- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Fortaleza, Brazil compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 82% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 15 (2,230 £) | 3,000 £ | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 20 (2,973 £) | 1,290 £ | + 130% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (1,190 £) | 750 £ | + 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.80 (565 £) | 230 £ | + 146% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 4.98 (740 £) | 580 £ | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.77 (858 £) | 175 £ | + 391% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (2,013 £) | 469 £ | + 330% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.61 (834 £) | 244 £ | + 242% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.07 (605 £) | 133 £ | + 354% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.90 (580 £) | 400 £ | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 20 (2,973 £) | 2,500 £ | + 19% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (896 £) | 370 £ | + 142% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.91 (432 £) | 69 £ | + 525% | |
Housing | + 272% | |||
Housing in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 272% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,263 (336,359 £) | 66,663 £ | + 405% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,216 (180,816 £) | 34,410 £ | + 425% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 759 (112,812 £) | 11,228 £ | + 905% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,036 (154,056 £) | 30,000 £ | + 414% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 694 (103,240 £) | 16,517 £ | + 525% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 213 (31,707 £) | 6,032 £ | + 426% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 85 (12,710 £) | 6,657 £ | + 91% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,811 (269,250 £) | 157,474 £ | + 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 422 (62,734 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 11 (1,583 £) | 1,200 £ | + 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (1,956 £) | 234 £ | + 737% | |
Clothes | + 327% | |||
Clothes in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 327% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 193 (28,742 £) | 4,941 £ | + 482% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 220 (32,707 £) | 7,968 £ | + 310% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 308 (45,839 £) | 10,675 £ | + 329% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 227 (33,673 £) | 9,048 £ | + 272% | |
Transportation | + 121% | |||
Transportation in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 121% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 50,000 (7,433,357 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.92 (583 £) | 155 £ | + 277% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 150 (22,300 £) | 2,087 £ | + 968% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (5,262 £) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 432% | |||
Personal Care in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 432% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (2,781 £) | 318 £ | + 774% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 54 (8,102 £) | 1,074 £ | + 655% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 220 (32,726 £) | 1,030 £ | + 3079% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (2,079 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (1,659 £) | 625 £ | + 165% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (1,861 £) | 702 £ | + 165% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.31 (789 £) | 300 £ | + 163% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.76 (559 £) | 350 £ | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (7,014 £) | 434 £ | + 1515% | |
Entertainment | + 100% | |||
Entertainment in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 100% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 69 (10,234 £) | 3,000 £ | + 241% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 46 (6,839 £) | 1,000 £ | + 584% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 98 (14,496 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 50 (7,433 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 (2,784 £) | 400 £ | + 596% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.06 (752 £) | 244 £ | + 209% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.00 (743 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,847 (423,214 £) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.33 (198 £) | 7 £ | + 2725% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 98 (14,537 £) | 3,000 £ | + 385% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (1,041 £) | 550 £ | + 89% | |
TOTAL | + 149% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 149% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 480,304 £
(R$ 3,231)
in Fortaleza
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
193,000 £
in Aleppo.
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