- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ivory Coast
- Montes Claros
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montes Claros, Brazil compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (3,516 Franc) | 9,736 Franc | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 25 (4,425 Franc) | 6,046 Franc | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.00 (879 Franc) | 2,474 Franc | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.80 (492 Franc) | 1,029 Franc | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.24 (921 Franc) | 1,971 Franc | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.40 (949 Franc) | 1,150 Franc | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 36 (6,301 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 1.70 (299 Franc) | 1,905 Franc | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.69 (473 Franc) | 879 Franc | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.50 (791 Franc) | 570 Franc | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (5,334 Franc) | 5,597 Franc | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.62 (813 Franc) | 1,311 Franc | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.72 (479 Franc) | 366 Franc | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,600 (281,252 Franc) | 1,121,550 Franc | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,000 (175,821 Franc) | 648,509 Franc | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 170 (29,890 Franc) | 111,448 Franc | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,000 (175,821 Franc) | 614,961 Franc | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 700 (123,075 Franc) | 269,404 Franc | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 140 (24,615 Franc) | 51,135 Franc | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 150 (26,373 Franc) | 31,198 Franc | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 3,191 (561,074 Franc) | 374,000 Franc | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 471 (82,776 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (4,044 Franc) | 3,106 Franc | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 6,171 Franc | - | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 245 (43,069 Franc) | 32,584 Franc | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 69 (12,130 Franc) | 41,095 Franc | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 150 (26,373 Franc) | 38,980 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 200 (35,164 Franc) | 48,543 Franc | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 27,000 (4,747,160 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.33 (586 Franc) | 631 Franc | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 29,118 Franc | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 4,822 Franc | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 9 (1,582 Franc) | 3,662 Franc | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 13 (2,286 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 100 (17,582 Franc) | 16,409 Franc | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 11 (1,934 Franc) | 5,148 Franc | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 5.39 (947 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 4.80 (844 Franc) | 2,621 Franc | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.80 (668 Franc) | 974 Franc | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 1.90 (334 Franc) | 1,498 Franc | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 20 (3,516 Franc) | 6,572 Franc | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 70 (12,307 Franc) | 23,114 Franc | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 25 (4,461 Franc) | 7,090 Franc | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,485 Franc | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 150 (26,373 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 12 (2,110 Franc) | 5,347 Franc | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 3.29 (579 Franc) | 1,771 Franc | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.52 (970 Franc) | 1,474 Franc | - 34% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 350 (61,537 Franc) | 178,225 Franc | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (227 Franc) | 98 Franc | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 80 (14,114 Franc) | 36,592 Franc | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (1,231 Franc) | 915 Franc | + 35% | |
| 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 112 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,610,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,074,545 Franc
(R$ 11,799)
in Montes Claros.
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