Cost of living in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Santa Cruz do Sul | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (3,230 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 23 (2,806 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (1,105 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.04 (490 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (963 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.48 (544 Franc) | 806 Franc | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (2,016 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.00 (606 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.23 (391 Franc) | 624 Franc | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.41 (414 Franc) | 598 Franc | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (3,545 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (745 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.10 (376 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 33% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Santa Cruz do Sul | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,023 (245,190 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,527 (185,122 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 230 (27,875 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,098 (133,127 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 863 (104,575 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 142 (17,212 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 100 (12,070 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,095 (254,000 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 124,043 Franc | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 43 (5,270 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (2,362 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 180 (21,807 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 36,261 Franc | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 318 (38,567 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 57,267 Franc | - | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 92,872 (11,258,859 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.15 (625 Franc) | 647 Franc | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 132 (16,039 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 5,549 Franc | - | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 60% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Santa Cruz do Sul | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,269 Franc | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 200 (24,246 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 370% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 271 (32,801 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 3,618 Franc | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 2,701 Franc | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,220 Franc | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.62 (560 Franc) | 755 Franc | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 1,467 Franc | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (4,438 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Santa Cruz do Sul | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 67 (8,131 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 42 (5,101 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,981 Franc | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 99 (12,051 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 (1,623 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (1,173 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (1,187 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 7,500 (909,224 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 93 Franc | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 84 (10,130 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 867 Franc | - | |
TOTAL | - 42% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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