- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- India
- Petropolis
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Petropolis, Brazil compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 76% | |||
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Food in Petropolis (Brazil) is 76% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (₨430) | ₨120 | + 258% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 (₨460) | ₨170 | + 171% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (₨133) | ₨94 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.24 (₨63) | ₨52 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (₨117) | ₨58 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.56 (₨89) | ₨35 | + 156% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (₨321) | ₨152 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.56 (₨108) | ₨109 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.26 (₨64) | ₨42 | + 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.55 (₨69) | ₨123 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 (₨686) | ₨425 | + 61% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.57 (₨109) | ₨71 | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.75 (₨54) | ₨26 | + 108% | |
Housing | + 120% | |||
Housing in Petropolis (Brazil) is 120% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,411 (₨46,985) | ₨18,300 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,284 (₨25,023) | ₨13,182 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 350 (₨6,820) | ₨3,417 | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,967 (₨38,332) | ₨8,000 | + 379% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,054 (₨20,532) | ₨5,227 | + 293% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 340 (₨6,630) | ₨1,708 | + 288% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 114 (₨2,228) | ₨1,044 | + 113% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,657 (₨32,288) | ₨34,369 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 373 (₨7,272) | ₨11,214 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 16 (₨319) | ₨370 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (₨294) | ₨345 | - 15% | |
Clothes | + 142% | |||
Clothes in Petropolis (Brazil) is 142% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (₨4,717) | ₨1,900 | + 148% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 220 (₨4,284) | ₨1,720 | + 149% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 358 (₨6,975) | ₨3,011 | + 132% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 195 (₨3,809) | ₨2,125 | + 79% | |
Transportation | + 160% | |||
Transportation in Petropolis (Brazil) is 160% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 69,667 (₨1,357,525) | ₨600,000 | + 126% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.14 (₨81) | ₨73 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 161 (₨3,147) | ₨300 | + 949% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨217 | - | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Petropolis (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 11 (₨214) | ₨94 | + 127% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (₨744) | ₨347 | + 114% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 146 (₨2,843) | ₨13,592 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16 (₨302) | ₨307 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (₨256) | ₨152 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (₨281) | ₨192 | + 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.31 (₨104) | ₨164 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.29 (₨64) | ₨73 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (₨489) | ₨360 | + 36% | |
Entertainment | + 88% | |||
Entertainment in Petropolis (Brazil) is 88% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 58 (₨1,133) | ₨720 | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 19 (₨361) | ₨400 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 110 (₨2,143) | ₨2,494 | - 14% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 105 (₨2,054) | ₨500 | + 311% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (₨408) | ₨529 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (₨142) | ₨61 | + 131% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (₨157) | ₨100 | + 57% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 1,477 (₨28,773) | ₨40,632 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.30 (₨25) | ₨0.94 | + 2593% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 148 (₨2,884) | ₨1,121 | + 157% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (₨210) | ₨120 | + 75% | |
TOTAL | + 78% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Petropolis (Brazil) is 78% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨101,214
(R$ 5,194)
in Petropolis
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨57,000
in Ahmedabad.
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