- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Libya
- João Pessoa
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in João Pessoa, Brazil compared to Al Jadid, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (2.818 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.69 (1.443 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (2.580 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.72 (1.454 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (5.347 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (2.626 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.49 (1.759 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.27 (1.671 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (2.439 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.74 (1.074 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in João Pessoa (Brazil) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,577 (1,009 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,391 (545 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 192 (75 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,693 (662 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 906 (355 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 145 (57 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 72 (28 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,698 (665 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 399 (156 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (4.075 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in João Pessoa (Brazil) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 198 (78 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 132 (52 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 273 (107 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 208 (82 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in João Pessoa (Brazil) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 73,933 (28,939 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.90 (1.525 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 144 (56 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in João Pessoa (Brazil) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (5.483 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 170 (66 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (4.704 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (4.213 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (4.209 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.02 (1.964 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.94 (1.543 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in João Pessoa (Brazil) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 63 (25 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 137 (54 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 157 (62 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (5.394 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (3.229 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (3.447 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,220 (1,260 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.47 (0.576 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 (39 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (2.942 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,900 Dinar
in Al Jadid
you would need to make just about 2,655 Dinar
(R$ 6,782)
in João Pessoa.
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