- Cost of Living
- Brazil
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- Caruaru
- Albacete
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caruaru, Brazil compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caruaru (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 (€3.72) | €11 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17 (€4.04) | €6 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | €3.38 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.00 (€0.95) | €2.61 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.91 (€1.17) | €1.93 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.63 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (€2.85) | €5.67 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.68 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.00 (€0.95) | €1.38 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.31 (€0.79) | €1.05 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 19 (€4.52) | €3.38 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.76 (€1.37) | €1.33 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.46 (€0.58) | €0.50 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Caruaru (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 900 (€214) | €600 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 850 (€202) | €450 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €90 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €388 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €333 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 97 (€23) | €30 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €392 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €55 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Caruaru (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 105 (€25) | €75 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €23 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 225 (€53) | €65 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 169 (€40) | €65 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Caruaru (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 68,990 (€16,384) | €22,500 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.41 (€0.81) | €1.20 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 131 (€31) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Caruaru (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 9 (€2.14) | €3.00 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 180 (€43) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.50 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (€2.32) | €2.50 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (€2.58) | €3.75 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.20 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.74 (€1.13) | €1.50 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €9 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Caruaru (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 58 (€14) | €21 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 39 (€9) | €14 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €54 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €32 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 9 (€2.10) | €5.00 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €1.63 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (€2.19) | €3.32 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 (€32) | €58 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €4.30 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 94 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Caruaru (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,800
in Albacete
you would need to make just about €1,410
(R$ 5,939)
in Caruaru.
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