- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- India
- Salvador
- Karimnagar
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Salvador (Brazil) and Karimnagar (India)
| Food | 44% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 44% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 25 (₨672) | ₨500 | 34% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17.29 (₨467) | ₨230 | 103% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 6.00 (₨162) | ₨50 | 224% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.48 (₨67) | ₨40 | 67% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.28 (₨89) | ₨36 | 146% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.50 (₨95) | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10.83 (₨293) | ₨100 | 193% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.12 (₨111) | ₨120 | 7% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.43 (₨120) | ₨60 | 99% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 1.87 (₨51) | ₨81 | 38% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 26 (₨711) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 3.90 (₨105) | ₨58 | 82% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.29 (₨62) | ₨50 | 24% |
| Housing | 8% | ||
| Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 1,714 (₨46,318) | - | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 226 (₨6,098) | ₨2,000 | 205% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 95 (₨2,578) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 2,000 (₨54,037) | ₨30,000 | 80% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 382 (₨10,321) | ₨8,000 | 29% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 11.08 (₨299) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17.50 (₨473) | - | - |
| Clothes | 7% | ||
| Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 207 (₨5,597) | ₨4,000 | 40% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 106 (₨2,852) | ₨4,000 | 29% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 282 (₨7,623) | ₨2,500 | 205% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 183 (₨4,941) | ₨2,000 | 147% |
| Transportation | 164% | ||
| Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 164% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 54,286 (₨1,466,721) | ₨600,000 | 144% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.89 (₨78) | - | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 140 (₨3,789) | ₨750 | 405% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 19.66 (₨531) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 11% | ||
| Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 14 (₨378) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12.57 (₨340) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 5.81 (₨157) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 7.50 (₨203) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.80 (₨130) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.52 (₨68) | ₨40 | 70% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 29 (₨772) | ₨150 | 415% |
| Entertainment | 19% | ||
| Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 68 (₨1,833) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 34 (₨922) | ₨100 | 822% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 134 (₨3,628) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 126 (₨3,397) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (₨378) | - | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.75 (₨155) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 5.50 (₨149) | - | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 515 (₨13,924) | ₨8,900 | 56% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.12 (₨30) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 147 (₨3,976) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 5.89 (₨159) | ₨60 | 165% |
| TOTAL | 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 942 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2013.
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Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 43% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨89,439
(R$ 3,310)
in Salvador
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨62,500
in Karimnagar.