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Cost of living in João Pessoa, Brazil compared to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Currency:
Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 ($9) | $8 | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($2.11) | $5.32 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.69 ($1.08) | $1.72 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($1.94) | $2.63 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.72 ($1.09) | $4.77 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 ($4.01) | $3.50 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 ($1.97) | $3.26 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.49 ($1.32) | $5.18 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.27 ($1.25) | $2.00 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 ($12) | $15 | - 18% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 ($1.83) | $1.28 | + 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.74 ($0.81) | $1.13 | - 28% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,577 ($757) | $1,135 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,391 ($409) | $652 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 192 ($56) | $283 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,693 ($497) | $602 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 906 ($266) | $472 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 145 ($42) | $100 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 72 ($21) | $50 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,698 ($499) | $300 | + 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 399 ($117) | $107 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 ($6) | $19 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 ($3.06) | $9 | - 65% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 198 ($58) | $37 | + 59% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 132 ($39) | $30 | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 273 ($80) | $80 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 208 ($61) | $75 | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 73,933 ($21,711) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.90 ($1.14) | $0.62 | + 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 144 ($42) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 ($10) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 ($4.11) | $6 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 ($10) | $8 | + 25% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 170 ($50) | $43 | + 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 ($3.53) | $3.99 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 ($3.16) | $3.74 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 ($3.16) | $3.99 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.02 ($1.47) | $2.99 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.94 ($1.16) | $1.99 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 ($10) | $12 | - 13% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 63 ($18) | $42 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 ($13) | $13 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 137 ($40) | $18 | + 124% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 157 ($46) | $57 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 ($4.05) | $4.75 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 ($2.42) | $3.25 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 ($2.59) | $1.94 | + 33% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,220 ($945) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.47 ($0.43) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 ($29) | $28 | + 6% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 ($2.21) | $4.78 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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Cost of living in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,700
in Aguadilla
you would need to make just about $2,807
(R$ 9,561)
in João Pessoa.
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