- 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$ 28 (207 Birr) | 144 Birr | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (159 Birr) | 124 Birr | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (55 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.73 (27 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (45 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.75 (27 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (105 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (48 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.30 (31 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.40 (32 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (315 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.98 (43 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.73 (20 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 40% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,281 (16,563 Birr) | 36,498 Birr | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,414 (10,266 Birr) | 19,533 Birr | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 207 (1,501 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,732 (12,578 Birr) | 16,056 Birr | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 906 (6,581 Birr) | 9,846 Birr | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 128 (928 Birr) | 2,886 Birr | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 67 (488 Birr) | 2,575 Birr | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,788 (12,985 Birr) | 18,309 Birr | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 419 (3,043 Birr) | 4,301 Birr | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (149 Birr) | 98 Birr | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (74 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 3% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 207 (1,505 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 132 (960 Birr) | 1,104 Birr | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 275 (1,998 Birr) | 2,190 Birr | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 202 (1,467 Birr) | 2,080 Birr | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 72,757 (528,383 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.93 (29 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 144 (1,046 Birr) | 620 Birr | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (232 Birr) | 279 Birr | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (102 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 (246 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 165 (1,195 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (87 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (82 Birr) | 109 Birr | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (84 Birr) | 96 Birr | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.02 (36 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.94 (29 Birr) | 48 Birr | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 (234 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 34% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 67 (487 Birr) | 360 Birr | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 48 (348 Birr) | 174 Birr | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 137 (996 Birr) | 1,312 Birr | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 163 (1,181 Birr) | 897 Birr | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (100 Birr) | 120 Birr | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (61 Birr) | 35 Birr | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (64 Birr) | 29 Birr | + 123% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,230 (23,454 Birr) | 12,091 Birr | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.47 (11 Birr) | 5.30 Birr | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 101 (735 Birr) | 1,482 Birr | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (53 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,013 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
108,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 94,432 Birr
(R$ 13,003)
in João Pessoa.
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