- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- India
- Brasília
- Kolkata
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Brasília (Brazil) and Kolkata (India)
| Food | 175% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 175% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 22 (₨605) | ₨97 | 524% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17.03 (₨460) | ₨153 | 200% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 6.80 (₨184) | ₨82 | 124% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.21 (₨60) | ₨30 | 100% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.81 (₨103) | ₨47 | 120% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.78 (₨129) | ₨28 | 366% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10.20 (₨276) | ₨126 | 119% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.54 (₨150) | ₨94 | 59% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.63 (₨125) | ₨26 | 387% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.35 (₨91) | ₨69 | 32% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 (₨929) | ₨672 | 38% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.41 (₨119) | ₨60 | 98% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.59 (₨70) | ₨14.47 | 384% |
| Housing | 201% | ||
| Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 201% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 2,312 (₨62,461) | ₨17,333 | 260% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 238 (₨6,435) | ₨2,609 | 147% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 74 (₨2,010) | ₨854 | 135% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,839 (₨49,692) | ₨41,250 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 340 (₨9,189) | ₨6,279 | 46% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 10.44 (₨282) | ₨196 | 44% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17.70 (₨478) | ₨217 | 121% |
| Clothes | 83% | ||
| Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 83% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 223 (₨6,029) | ₨2,311 | 161% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 158 (₨4,259) | ₨2,871 | 48% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 300 (₨8,106) | ₨3,188 | 154% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 173 (₨4,672) | ₨1,756 | 166% |
| Transportation | 198% | ||
| Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 198% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 50,951 (₨1,376,624) | ₨639,286 | 115% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.94 (₨79) | ₨77 | 4% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 133 (₨3,602) | ₨494 | 630% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 18.60 (₨503) | ₨125 | 304% |
| Personal Care | 98% | ||
| Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 98% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 16.14 (₨436) | ₨103 | 324% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17.93 (₨484) | ₨126 | 284% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 6.69 (₨181) | ₨137 | 32% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 8.45 (₨228) | ₨214 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.59 (₨124) | ₨71 | 75% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.34 (₨63) | ₨56 | 13% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 21 (₨576) | ₨320 | 80% |
| Entertainment | 155% | ||
| Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 155% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 65 (₨1,743) | ₨750 | 132% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (₨966) | ₨323 | 200% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 112 (₨3,023) | ₨627 | 382% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 167 (₨4,508) | ₨2,240 | 101% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 16.78 (₨453) | ₨300 | 51% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.28 (₨143) | ₨84 | 69% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 5.92 (₨160) | ₨146 | 10% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 561 (₨15,161) | ₨6,643 | 128% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (₨35) | ₨1.08 | 3137% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 129 (₨3,477) | ₨1,911 | 82% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 5.02 (₨136) | ₨119 | 14% |
| TOTAL | 170% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,353 prices entered by 284 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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