- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ethiopia
- João Pessoa
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in João Pessoa, Brazil compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (199 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 (156 Birr) | 148 Birr | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (48 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (23 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (54 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.82 (33 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (103 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (45 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.26 (29 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.55 (31 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (265 Birr) | 207 Birr | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (43 Birr) | 44 Birr | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.54 (18 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,285 (15,734 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,180 (8,126 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 155 (1,069 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,473 (10,139 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 854 (5,882 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 117 (808 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 82 (565 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,581 (10,885 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 391 (2,691 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (130 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 9 (62 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 182 (1,252 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 121 (836 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 290 (1,997 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 193 (1,327 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 68,891 (474,323 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.49 (24 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 133 (919 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 25 (174 Birr) | 114 Birr | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 47% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (122 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (247 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 350% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 154 (1,062 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (126 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (78 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (72 Birr) | 83 Birr | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.74 (33 Birr) | 39 Birr | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.34 (23 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (187 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 68% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 53 (366 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 40 (278 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 132 (909 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 452% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 135 (927 Birr) | 892 Birr | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (101 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (53 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (55 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 174% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,081 (7,443 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.60 (11 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 1202% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 105 (726 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 6 (44 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 494 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
62,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 58,798 Birr
(R$ 8,540)
in João Pessoa.
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