Cost of living in Maceió (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Maceió (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Maceió | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 32 (358 Birr) | 604 Birr | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (334 Birr) | 334 Birr | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (119 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (71 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (156 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.59 (52 Birr) | 54 Birr | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (237 Birr) | 318 Birr | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (95 Birr) | 255 Birr | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.11 (58 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.14 (58 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 32 (365 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 105% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (93 Birr) | 63 Birr | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.94 (45 Birr) | 82 Birr | - 45% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Maceió (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Maceió | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,010 (34,042 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,980 (22,398 Birr) | 59,726 Birr | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 699 (7,910 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,015 (22,796 Birr) | 53,020 Birr | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,179 (13,336 Birr) | 28,637 Birr | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 666 (7,533 Birr) | 4,432 Birr | + 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 60 (676 Birr) | 945 Birr | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,741 (19,690 Birr) | 42,062 Birr | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 466 (5,267 Birr) | 12,184 Birr | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (234 Birr) | 259 Birr | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (141 Birr) | 515 Birr | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Maceió (Brazil) is about the same as in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Maceió | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 171 (1,933 Birr) | 2,708 Birr | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 188 (2,123 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 246 (2,785 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 261 (2,951 Birr) | 2,493 Birr | + 18% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Maceió (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Maceió | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 80,683 (912,566 Birr) | 1,782,070 Birr | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.55 (63 Birr) | 75 Birr | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 154 (1,744 Birr) | 1,255 Birr | + 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (381 Birr) | 298 Birr | + 28% | |
Personal Care | - 73% | |||
Personal Care in Maceió (Brazil) is 73% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Maceió | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 12 (133 Birr) | 928 Birr | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 27 (301 Birr) | 2,831 Birr | - 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 182 (2,061 Birr) | 2,534 Birr | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (202 Birr) | 65 Birr | + 210% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (144 Birr) | 456 Birr | - 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (166 Birr) | 598 Birr | - 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.45 (62 Birr) | 326 Birr | - 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.02 (34 Birr) | 141 Birr | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 34 (382 Birr) | 558 Birr | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Maceió (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Maceió | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 62 (702 Birr) | 2,940 Birr | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 42 (476 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 158 (1,784 Birr) | 5,500 Birr | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 121 (1,364 Birr) | 2,673 Birr | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (263 Birr) | 366 Birr | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (132 Birr) | 121 Birr | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (84 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,493 (39,509 Birr) | 29,628 Birr | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.21 (14 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 91 (1,028 Birr) | 4,864 Birr | - 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (86 Birr) | 1,923 Birr | - 96% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 418 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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