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Cost of living in Sorocaba, Brazil vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 101% | |||
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Food in Sorocaba (Brazil) is 101% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (E£ 167) | E£ 53 | + 217% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 27 (E£ 128) | E£ 49 | + 162% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (E£ 30) | E£ 28 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.87 (E£ 14) | E£ 11 | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (E£ 35) | E£ 13 | + 167% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.20 (E£ 15) | E£ 5.42 | + 178% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (E£ 70) | E£ 13 | + 428% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.16 (E£ 24) | E£ 21 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.72 (E£ 13) | E£ 6 | + 105% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.77 (E£ 18) | E£ 25 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (E£ 176) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (E£ 32) | E£ 8 | + 322% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.76 (E£ 18) | E£ 8 | + 136% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Sorocaba (Brazil) is 45% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,272 (E£ 10,709) | E£ 4,000 | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,430 (E£ 6,739) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 253 (E£ 1,192) | E£ 350 | + 241% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,652 (E£ 7,784) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 977 (E£ 4,602) | E£ 1,500 | + 207% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 268 (E£ 1,265) | E£ 1,000 | + 26% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (E£ 398) | E£ 193 | + 106% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,745 (E£ 8,226) | E£ 3,000 | + 174% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 474 (E£ 2,236) | E£ 1,200 | + 86% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (E£ 94) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (E£ 66) | E£ 38 | + 75% | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in Sorocaba (Brazil) is 83% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 209 (E£ 987) | E£ 400 | + 147% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 192 (E£ 904) | E£ 533 | + 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 406 (E£ 1,913) | E£ 857 | + 123% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 256 (E£ 1,208) | E£ 800 | + 51% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Sorocaba (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,891 (E£ 414,224) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.88 (E£ 18) | E£ 4.44 | + 312% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 157 (E£ 740) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (E£ 211) | E£ 52 | + 306% | |
Personal Care | + 156% | |||
Personal Care in Sorocaba (Brazil) is 156% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (E£ 73) | E£ 27 | + 172% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 (E£ 240) | E£ 50 | + 379% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 264 (E£ 1,246) | E£ 100 | + 1146% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (E£ 58) | E£ 50 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (E£ 56) | E£ 34 | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (E£ 65) | E£ 25 | + 160% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.43 (E£ 26) | E£ 30 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.47 (E£ 12) | E£ 15 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (E£ 189) | E£ 50 | + 277% | |
Entertainment | + 58% | |||
Entertainment in Sorocaba (Brazil) is 58% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 120 (E£ 566) | E£ 173 | + 226% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 32 (E£ 149) | E£ 60 | + 149% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 123 (E£ 580) | E£ 120 | + 383% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 161 (E£ 759) | E£ 350 | + 117% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (E£ 96) | E£ 25 | + 285% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (E£ 35) | E£ 15 | + 133% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (E£ 39) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,998 (E£ 14,130) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.12 (E£ 5.26) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (E£ 552) | E£ 300 | + 84% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (E£ 40) | E£ 40 | + 0% | |
TOTAL | + 58% |

These prices were last updated on February 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Sorocaba (Brazil) is 58% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 18,947
(R$ 4,020)
in Sorocaba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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