- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ivory Coast
- Blumenau
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Blumenau, Brazil compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Blumenau (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 (3,617 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 (3,598 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (1,354 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.72 (426 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 65% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (1,151 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.00 (626 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (2,080 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.45 (853 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.21 (503 Franc) | 882 Franc | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.89 (765 Franc) | 575 Franc | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (5,831 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | - 2% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.94 (929 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.92 (614 Franc) | 390 Franc | + 57% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Blumenau (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,067 (323,467 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,401 (219,225 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 232 (36,375 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,254 (196,299 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 835 (130,712 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 278 (43,552 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | - 9% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (14,717 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 56% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,713 (268,067 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 365 (57,190 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 (2,264 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (2,197 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | - 76% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Blumenau (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 131 (20,477 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 148 (23,230 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 263 (41,110 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 198 (30,965 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 38% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Blumenau (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,087 (13,159,065 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.70 (580 Franc) | 602 Franc | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 176 (27,504 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 4,983 Franc | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Blumenau (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 12 (1,825 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (7,680 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | + 71% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 240 (37,537 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | + 120% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (2,787 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (2,154 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (1,713 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.46 (698 Franc) | 943 Franc | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.21 (503 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (4,009 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Blumenau (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 95 (14,922 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (7,296 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 104 (16,291 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 17% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 144 (22,569 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (2,767 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.69 (891 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (1,733 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | + 9% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,085 (482,808 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.28 (200 Franc) | 97 Franc | + 107% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 120 (18,828 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 51% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (1,184 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 33% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Blumenau (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,590,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,357,212 Franc
(R$ 15,063)
in Blumenau.
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