- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Iran
- Contagem
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Contagem, Brazil compared to Abadan, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 48% | |||
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Food in Contagem (Brazil) is 48% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 (﷼ 226,385) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (﷼ 260,071) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (﷼ 95,125) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.69 (﷼ 32,262) | ﷼ 23,333 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (﷼ 84,111) | ﷼ 41,333 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.81 (﷼ 57,828) | ﷼ 30,000 | + 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (﷼ 150,117) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.12 (﷼ 49,481) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.95 (﷼ 47,432) | ﷼ 31,667 | + 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.41 (﷼ 40,980) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (﷼ 400,526) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (﷼ 72,495) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 160% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.41 (﷼ 28,966) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 97% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Contagem (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,300 (﷼ 27,636,322) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,825 (﷼ 21,928,821) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | + 120% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 435 (﷼ 5,226,870) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,600 (﷼ 19,225,267) | ﷼ 38,099,200 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 933 (﷼ 11,214,735) | ﷼ 10,793,400 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 427 (﷼ 5,126,742) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 413% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 55 (﷼ 660,869) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,375 (﷼ 16,518,710) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 318 (﷼ 3,815,014) | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 (﷼ 311,810) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 108% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (﷼ 142,688) | ﷼ 154,583 | - 8% | |
Clothes | + 98% | |||
Clothes in Contagem (Brazil) is 98% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 227 (﷼ 2,723,584) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 350 (﷼ 4,205,527) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | + 166% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 323 (﷼ 3,875,093) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 185 (﷼ 2,222,922) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | - 26% | |
Transportation | + 225% | |||
Transportation in Contagem (Brazil) is 225% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 74,750 (﷼ 898,180,466) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.87 (﷼ 46,501) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 374% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 204 (﷼ 2,451,222) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 765% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (﷼ 442,502) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 202% | |||
Personal Care in Contagem (Brazil) is 202% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (﷼ 169,423) | ﷼ 71,667 | + 136% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 20 (﷼ 240,316) | ﷼ 110,000 | + 118% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 340 (﷼ 4,085,369) | ﷼ 153,967 | + 2553% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 52 (﷼ 624,821) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 212% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (﷼ 150,197) | ﷼ 91,667 | + 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 30 (﷼ 360,474) | ﷼ 177,155 | + 103% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (﷼ 96,126) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 8 (﷼ 96,126) | ﷼ 64,049 | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (﷼ 432,569) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 188% | |
Entertainment | + 172% | |||
Entertainment in Contagem (Brazil) is 172% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 150 (﷼ 1,802,369) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 389% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 35 (﷼ 420,553) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 224% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 200 (﷼ 2,403,158) | ﷼ 433,333 | + 455% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 250 (﷼ 3,003,948) | ﷼ 717,668 | + 319% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 35 (﷼ 420,553) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (﷼ 192,253) | ﷼ 56,667 | + 239% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (﷼ 180,237) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.83 (﷼ 22,030) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 2103% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (﷼ 1,501,974) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 131% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ﷼ 93,333 | - | |
TOTAL | + 79% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Contagem (Brazil) is 79% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 113,131,496
(R$ 9,415)
in Contagem
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 63,100,000
in Abadan.
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