- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Iran
- Maceió
- Ahvaz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maceió, Brazil vs Ahvaz, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Maceió (Brazil) is 52% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 (﷼ 216,402) | ﷼ 190,642 | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 (﷼ 266,149) | ﷼ 132,821 | + 100% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (﷼ 74,154) | ﷼ 54,872 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.81 (﷼ 42,795) | ﷼ 31,203 | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (﷼ 72,335) | ﷼ 84,308 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.88 (﷼ 43,579) | ﷼ 25,128 | + 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (﷼ 170,288) | ﷼ 71,250 | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (﷼ 76,714) | ﷼ 28,947 | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.74 (﷼ 41,990) | ﷼ 20,526 | + 105% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.38 (﷼ 49,202) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (﷼ 413,175) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (﷼ 75,372) | ﷼ 23,750 | + 217% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.28 (﷼ 25,658) | ﷼ 9,500 | + 170% | |
Housing | + 77% | |||
Housing in Maceió (Brazil) is 77% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,502 (﷼ 28,103,251) | ﷼ 14,847,200 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,579 (﷼ 17,739,885) | ﷼ 12,531,400 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 308 (﷼ 3,463,625) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 246% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,356 (﷼ 15,233,715) | ﷼ 11,578,900 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 906 (﷼ 10,173,858) | ﷼ 5,890,570 | + 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 774 (﷼ 8,693,545) | ﷼ 875,000 | + 894% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (﷼ 824,815) | ﷼ 368,421 | + 124% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,678 (﷼ 18,847,160) | ﷼ 21,052,600 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 394 (﷼ 4,430,944) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (﷼ 211,562) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (﷼ 125,353) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Maceió (Brazil) is 2% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 148 (﷼ 1,664,328) | ﷼ 1,315,790 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 170 (﷼ 1,913,608) | ﷼ 2,276,320 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 331 (﷼ 3,717,466) | ﷼ 2,785,710 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 230 (﷼ 2,586,241) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 187% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Maceió (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,557 (﷼ 949,865,300) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.38 (﷼ 49,164) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 392% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 177 (﷼ 1,992,175) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (﷼ 395,351) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 83% | |||
Personal Care in Maceió (Brazil) is 83% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (﷼ 172,994) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 246% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 25 (﷼ 278,339) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 201 (﷼ 2,262,731) | ﷼ 180,000 | + 1157% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (﷼ 187,224) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (﷼ 110,635) | ﷼ 137,500 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (﷼ 176,042) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 120% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.29 (﷼ 48,158) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 221% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.93 (﷼ 32,919) | ﷼ 60,000 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 28 (﷼ 311,186) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 211% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Maceió (Brazil) is 50% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 65 (﷼ 735,728) | ﷼ 375,000 | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 42 (﷼ 468,152) | ﷼ 450,000 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 140 (﷼ 1,575,045) | ﷼ 560,000 | + 181% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 120 (﷼ 1,347,805) | ﷼ 650,000 | + 107% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 (﷼ 189,911) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (﷼ 88,852) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (﷼ 85,641) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,309 (﷼ 37,167,700) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | + 86% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.08 (﷼ 12,132) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 97 (﷼ 1,085,895) | ﷼ 553,571 | + 96% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (﷼ 87,707) | ﷼ 120,000 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | + 43% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Maceió (Brazil) is 43% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 60,707,636
(R$ 5,404)
in Maceió
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 42,600,000
in Ahvaz.
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