- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ethiopia
- João Pessoa
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in João Pessoa, Brazil compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (213 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 (168 Birr) | 135 Birr | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (51 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.32 (25 Birr) | 25 Birr | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (50 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.09 (38 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (105 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (52 Birr) | 98 Birr | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.60 (34 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.35 (32 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (284 Birr) | 242 Birr | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (46 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.48 (18 Birr) | 11 Birr | + 60% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,475 (18,300 Birr) | 26,260 Birr | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,187 (8,772 Birr) | 15,188 Birr | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 166 (1,224 Birr) | 676 Birr | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,524 (11,269 Birr) | 14,490 Birr | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 896 (6,621 Birr) | 6,964 Birr | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 157 (1,163 Birr) | 1,135 Birr | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 77 (570 Birr) | 1,807 Birr | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,598 (11,812 Birr) | 17,734 Birr | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 373 (2,758 Birr) | 5,200 Birr | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (140 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 9 (64 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 182 (1,344 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 121 (898 Birr) | 1,186 Birr | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 269 (1,985 Birr) | 2,027 Birr | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 193 (1,425 Birr) | 1,948 Birr | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 71,776 (530,607 Birr) | 945,705 Birr | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.63 (27 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 133 (987 Birr) | 564 Birr | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 25 (187 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 76% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (131 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (266 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 385% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 154 (1,140 Birr) | 322 Birr | + 254% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (135 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (84 Birr) | 73 Birr | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (77 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.89 (36 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.13 (23 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (200 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 93% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 53 (393 Birr) | 285 Birr | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 39 (288 Birr) | 128 Birr | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 132 (976 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 466% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 135 (996 Birr) | 917 Birr | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (109 Birr) | 102 Birr | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (57 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 156% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (59 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 175% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,081 (7,992 Birr) | 4,275 Birr | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.60 (12 Birr) | 0.84 Birr | + 1306% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 105 (779 Birr) | 1,239 Birr | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 6 (47 Birr) | 59 Birr | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 532 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in João Pessoa (Brazil) is about the same as in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 74,456 Birr
(R$ 10,072)
in João Pessoa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
72,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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