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Cost of living in Contagem, Brazil vs Agartala, India
Currency:
Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Contagem (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 17 (₨325) | ₨362 | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (₨410) | ₨331 | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (₨146) | ₨137 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.65 (₨50) | ₨62 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (₨142) | ₨70 | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.84 (₨92) | ₨40 | + 128% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (₨237) | ₨198 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.93 (₨74) | ₨102 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.56 (₨67) | ₨21 | + 221% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.41 (₨65) | ₨114 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (₨632) | ₨473 | + 33% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (₨117) | ₨86 | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.49 (₨47) | ₨30 | + 56% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Contagem (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,300 (₨43,589) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,825 (₨34,587) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 435 (₨8,244) | ₨2,000 | + 312% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,600 (₨30,323) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 933 (₨17,688) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 427 (₨8,086) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 55 (₨1,042) | ₨2,897 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,433 (₨27,158) | ₨35,000 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 300 (₨5,686) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 (₨227) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (₨245) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 197% | |||
Clothes in Contagem (Brazil) is 197% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 (₨3,790) | ₨2,325 | + 63% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 313 (₨5,922) | ₨1,600 | + 270% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 313 (₨5,922) | ₨3,502 | + 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 185 (₨3,506) | ₨1,500 | + 134% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Contagem (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 82,250 (₨1,558,783) | ₨600,000 | + 160% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.87 (₨73) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 206 (₨3,907) | ₨6,000 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (₨642) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 129% | |||
Personal Care in Contagem (Brazil) is 129% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 11 (₨210) | ₨100 | + 110% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 20 (₨379) | ₨150 | + 153% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 277 (₨5,243) | ₨300 | + 1648% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 32 (₨606) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (₨213) | ₨150 | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (₨341) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (₨152) | ₨120 | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.90 (₨93) | ₨50 | + 86% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 34 (₨644) | ₨100 | + 544% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Contagem (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 100 (₨1,895) | ₨1,000 | + 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (₨884) | ₨392 | + 125% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 200 (₨3,790) | ₨500 | + 658% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 250 (₨4,738) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 35 (₨663) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (₨303) | ₨89 | + 240% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (₨180) | ₨78 | + 130% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.83 (₨35) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 103 (₨1,958) | ₨608 | + 222% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Contagem (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨138,291
(R$ 7,297)
in Contagem
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨127,000
in Agartala.
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