- Cost of Living
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- João Pessoa
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Cost of living in João Pessoa, Brazil compared to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 ($5.54) | $8 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 ($5.18) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($1.66) | $4.74 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.56 ($0.88) | $1.69 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 ($1.58) | $2.77 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.31 ($0.82) | $4.08 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 ($3.37) | $3.67 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.15 ($1.27) | $3.20 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.80 ($0.94) | $2.99 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.49 ($1.11) | $2.20 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 ($10) | $18 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 ($1.57) | $1.53 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.53 ($0.62) | $1.22 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,274 ($561) | $980 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,391 ($343) | $632 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 207 ($51) | $248 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,721 ($425) | $618 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 934 ($231) | $485 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 128 ($32) | $106 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 69 ($17) | $44 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,810 ($447) | $275 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 409 ($101) | $77 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 ($4.99) | $9 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 ($2.67) | $13 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 208 ($51) | $40 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 132 ($33) | $37 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 288 ($71) | $85 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 196 ($48) | $81 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 75,250 ($18,573) | $25,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.02 ($0.99) | $0.62 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 171 ($42) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 ($8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 ($3.12) | $6 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 ($8) | $8 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 191 ($47) | $43 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 11 ($2.74) | $3.99 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 ($2.83) | $3.74 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.84) | $3.99 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.07 ($1.25) | $2.99 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.26 ($1.05) | $1.99 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 33 ($8) | $12 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 68 ($17) | $42 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 ($12) | $13 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 157 ($39) | $18 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 153 ($38) | $57 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 ($3.45) | $4.75 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($2.14) | $3.25 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 ($2.25) | $1.94 | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,000 ($740) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.47 ($0.36) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 98 ($24) | $35 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 ($1.79) | $4.78 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 494 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.24682
USD
/
BRL
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Cost of living in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,700
in Aguadilla
you would need to make just about $1,776
(R$ 7,195)
in João Pessoa.
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