- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Greece
- Nova Iguaçu
- Kavala
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) and Kavala (Greece)
| Food | 14% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | - | €20 | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | €5 | - |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | - | €2.50 | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.50 (€0.95) | €1.03 | 8% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | €3.60 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.10 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 6 (€2.29) | €4.25 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.45 | - |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | - | €0.50 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | - | €2 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7.50 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.50 (€1.72) | €1.75 | 2% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 1 (€0.38) | €1.50 | 75% |
| Housing | 27% | ||
| Housing in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 450 (€172) | €250 | 31% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 120 (€46) | €120 | 62% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | - | €25 | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 2,200 (€840) | €525 | 60% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €200 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €5 | - |
| Clothes | 39% | ||
| Clothes in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | - | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 120 (€46) | €100 | 54% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | €60 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | - | - | - |
| Transportation | 10% | ||
| Transportation in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3 (€1.14) | €1.73 | 34% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | €30 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 0% | ||
| Personal Care in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 0% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 15 (€5.72) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €4 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €3.50 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (€9.54) | €10 | 5% |
| Entertainment | 33% | ||
| Entertainment in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 25 (€9.54) | €20 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 28 (€10.68) | €16 | 33% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €30 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 45 (€17.17) | €33 | 47% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 8 (€3.05) | €8 | 62% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 2.50 (€0.95) | €2.75 | 65% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €180 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.65 (€0.25) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 55 (€21) | €40 | 48% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 4.25 (€1.62) | €3 | 46% |
| TOTAL | 21% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 78 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2013.
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Cost of living in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€750
in Kavala
you would need to make just about €595
(R$ 1,560)
in Nova Iguaçu.