- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Yemen
- Contagem
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Contagem, Brazil compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Contagem (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 (1,359 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (1,561 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (571 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.69 (194 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (505 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.81 (347 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (901 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.12 (297 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.95 (285 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.41 (246 ﷼) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (2,404 ﷼) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (435 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 83% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.41 (174 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 1% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Contagem (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,300 (165,894 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,825 (131,634 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 435 (31,376 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 309% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,600 (115,405 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 933 (67,319 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 427 (30,775 ﷼) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 55 (3,967 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 80% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,375 (99,158 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 318 (22,901 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 (1,872 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 206% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (857 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 128% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Contagem (Brazil) is 63% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 227 (16,349 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 170% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 350 (25,245 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 323 (23,261 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 218% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 185 (13,344 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 52% | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in Contagem (Brazil) is 40% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 74,750 (5,391,569 ﷼) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.87 (279 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 204 (14,714 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | + 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (2,656 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | + 45% | |
Personal Care | + 149% | |||
Personal Care in Contagem (Brazil) is 149% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (1,017 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 20 (1,443 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 43% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 340 (24,524 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 1187% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 52 (3,751 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 275% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (902 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 30 (2,164 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 229% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (577 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 8 (577 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 110% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (2,597 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 199% | |
Entertainment | + 103% | |||
Entertainment in Contagem (Brazil) is 103% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 150 (10,819 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 275% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 35 (2,524 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 200 (14,426 ﷼) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 250 (18,032 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 148% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 35 (2,524 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 741% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (1,154 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 147% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (1,082 ﷼) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.83 (132 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 1105% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (9,016 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 3% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 401 ﷼ | - | |
TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Contagem (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 333,087 ﷼
(R$ 4,618)
in Contagem
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
245,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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