- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ivory Coast
- Montes Claros
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montes Claros, Brazil compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (3,133 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 (3,760 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (1,018 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.90 (454 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 63% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 4.80 (752 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.40 (846 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 27 (4,178 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 1.70 (266 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.69 (421 Franc) | 882 Franc | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.50 (705 Franc) | 575 Franc | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 27 (4,282 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | - 28% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.13 (804 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.83 (444 Franc) | 390 Franc | + 14% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,733 (271,551 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 900 (140,998 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 170 (26,633 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,100 (172,331 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 700 (109,665 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 140 (21,933 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | - 54% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 125 (19,583 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 42% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 3,191 (499,942 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 471 (73,757 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (3,603 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 9,000 Franc | - | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (39,166 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 147 (22,977 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 200 (31,333 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 200 (31,333 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 27,000 (4,229,931 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | - 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.42 (536 Franc) | 602 Franc | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 29,189 Franc | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 4,983 Franc | - | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 9 (1,410 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 13 (2,037 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 55% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 100 (15,666 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 11 (1,723 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 5.39 (844 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 4.80 (752 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | - 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.80 (595 Franc) | 943 Franc | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 1.90 (298 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | - 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 20 (3,133 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 70 (10,966 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 25 (3,975 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,962 Franc | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 150 (23,500 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 12 (1,880 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 3.29 (516 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.52 (864 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | - 46% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (202 Franc) | 97 Franc | + 109% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 80 (12,576 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 67% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (1,097 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 23% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,910,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,135,286 Franc
(R$ 13,630)
in Montes Claros.
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