- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ethiopia
- João Pessoa
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in João Pessoa, Brazil compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (230 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 (179 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (57 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.69 (29 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (52 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.72 (29 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (108 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (53 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.49 (36 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 143% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.27 (34 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (331 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 79% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (49 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.74 (22 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 38% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,577 (20,373 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,391 (10,996 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 192 (1,520 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,693 (13,379 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 906 (7,163 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 145 (1,142 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 60% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 72 (571 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 78% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,698 (13,425 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 399 (3,153 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (162 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (82 Birr) | 179 Birr | - 54% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 198 (1,569 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 124% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 132 (1,045 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 273 (2,159 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 208 (1,646 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 19% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 73,933 (584,401 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.90 (31 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 144 (1,138 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (266 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 7% | |
Personal Care | + 44% | |||
Personal Care in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 44% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (111 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 (268 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 235% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 170 (1,342 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 157% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (95 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (85 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (85 Birr) | 94 Birr | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.02 (40 Birr) | 42 Birr | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.94 (31 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (273 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 149% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 63 (495 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (349 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 137 (1,085 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 157 (1,244 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (109 Birr) | 120 Birr | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (65 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 105% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (70 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 130% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,220 (25,451 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | + 110% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.47 (12 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 (787 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 47% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (59 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
119,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 97,302 Birr
(R$ 12,310)
in João Pessoa.
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