- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Egypt
- Contagem
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Contagem, Brazil vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Contagem (Brazil) is 63% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 17 (E£ 81) | E£ 53 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (E£ 103) | E£ 49 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (E£ 37) | E£ 28 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.65 (E£ 13) | E£ 11 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (E£ 36) | E£ 13 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.84 (E£ 23) | E£ 5.42 | + 323% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (E£ 59) | E£ 13 | + 344% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.93 (E£ 19) | E£ 21 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.56 (E£ 17) | E£ 6 | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.41 (E£ 16) | E£ 25 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (E£ 158) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (E£ 29) | E£ 8 | + 286% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.49 (E£ 12) | E£ 8 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Contagem (Brazil) is 45% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,300 (E£ 10,893) | E£ 4,000 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,825 (E£ 8,643) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 435 (E£ 2,060) | E£ 350 | + 489% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,600 (E£ 7,578) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 933 (E£ 4,420) | E£ 1,500 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 427 (E£ 2,021) | E£ 1,000 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 55 (E£ 260) | E£ 193 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,433 (E£ 6,787) | E£ 3,000 | + 126% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 300 (E£ 1,421) | E£ 1,200 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 (E£ 57) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (E£ 61) | E£ 38 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 148% | |||
| Clothes in Contagem (Brazil) is 148% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 (E£ 947) | E£ 400 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 313 (E£ 1,480) | E£ 533 | + 177% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 313 (E£ 1,480) | E£ 857 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 185 (E£ 876) | E£ 800 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Contagem (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 82,250 (E£ 389,534) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.87 (E£ 18) | E£ 4.44 | + 313% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 206 (E£ 976) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (E£ 161) | E£ 52 | + 208% | |
| Personal Care | + 167% | |||
| Personal Care in Contagem (Brazil) is 167% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 11 (E£ 52) | E£ 27 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 20 (E£ 95) | E£ 50 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 277 (E£ 1,310) | E£ 100 | + 1210% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 32 (E£ 152) | E£ 50 | + 203% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (E£ 53) | E£ 34 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (E£ 85) | E£ 25 | + 241% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (E£ 38) | E£ 30 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.90 (E£ 23) | E£ 15 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 34 (E£ 161) | E£ 50 | + 222% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Contagem (Brazil) is 74% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 100 (E£ 474) | E£ 173 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (E£ 221) | E£ 60 | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 200 (E£ 947) | E£ 120 | + 689% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 250 (E£ 1,184) | E£ 350 | + 238% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 35 (E£ 166) | E£ 25 | + 563% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (E£ 76) | E£ 15 | + 405% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (E£ 45) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.83 (E£ 9) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 103 (E£ 489) | E£ 300 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | E£ 40 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Contagem (Brazil) is 58% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 17,425
(R$ 3,679)
in Contagem
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 11,000
in Al Mansurah.
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