- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Sudan
- Sao Joao de Meriti
- Al-Fashir
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sao Joao de Meriti, Brazil compared to Al-Fashir, Sudan

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (111 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (119 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (44 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.55 (19 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6.00 (32 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.00 (27 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (57 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.00 (27 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.17 (22 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.24 (17 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (36 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 1.60 (9 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 4,640 (24,721 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,975 (10,525 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 476 (2,538 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 5.93 (32 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (83 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 500 (2,664 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 135 (719 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 500 (2,664 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 193 (1,030 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 94% | |||
Transportation in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) is 94% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.69 (20 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 206 (1,098 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 998% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 127 (675 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 13 (69 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 15 (78 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (266 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 94% |

These prices were last updated on August 15, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) is 94% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, you would need at least 143,375 Pound
(R$ 26,907)
in Sao Joao de Meriti
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
74,000 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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