- Cost of Living
- Brazil
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- Santa Cruz do Sul
- Aleppo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 85% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (3,246 £) | 3,000 £ | + 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (3,238 £) | 1,290 £ | + 151% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (1,087 £) | 750 £ | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.61 (548 £) | 230 £ | + 138% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (945 £) | 580 £ | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.34 (660 £) | 175 £ | + 277% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (2,156 £) | 469 £ | + 360% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.49 (683 £) | 244 £ | + 180% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.94 (447 £) | 133 £ | + 235% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.23 (491 £) | 400 £ | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 17 (2,660 £) | 2,500 £ | + 6% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.85 (737 £) | 370 £ | + 99% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.92 (444 £) | 69 £ | + 543% | |
Housing | + 221% | |||
Housing in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 221% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,570 (238,677 £) | 66,663 £ | + 258% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,424 (216,441 £) | 34,410 £ | + 529% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 183 (27,871 £) | 11,228 £ | + 148% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 956 (145,399 £) | 30,000 £ | + 385% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 756 (114,994 £) | 16,517 £ | + 596% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 150 (22,804 £) | 6,032 £ | + 278% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 115 (17,483 £) | 6,657 £ | + 163% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,836 (279,067 £) | 157,474 £ | + 77% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 291 (44,175 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (2,801 £) | 1,200 £ | + 133% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (2,102 £) | 234 £ | + 800% | |
Clothes | + 200% | |||
Clothes in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 200% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 161 (24,442 £) | 4,941 £ | + 395% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 136 (20,648 £) | 7,968 £ | + 159% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 254 (38,621 £) | 10,675 £ | + 262% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 224 (34,085 £) | 9,048 £ | + 277% | |
Transportation | + 86% | |||
Transportation in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 86% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 80,112 (12,178,886 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.61 (549 £) | 155 £ | + 255% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 102 (15,524 £) | 2,087 £ | + 644% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 260% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 260% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 12 (1,824 £) | 318 £ | + 474% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,074 £ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 270 (41,046 £) | 1,030 £ | + 3887% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (1,870 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (1,489 £) | 625 £ | + 138% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (1,581 £) | 702 £ | + 125% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.66 (708 £) | 300 £ | + 136% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.04 (462 £) | 350 £ | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (2,052 £) | 434 £ | + 372% | |
Entertainment | + 113% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 113% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 59 (9,015 £) | 3,000 £ | + 201% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 35 (5,290 £) | 1,000 £ | + 429% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 90 (13,682 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 117 (17,795 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 12 (1,771 £) | 400 £ | + 343% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.08 (773 £) | 244 £ | + 217% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (1,270 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.00 (304 £) | 7 £ | + 4238% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 79 (11,987 £) | 3,000 £ | + 300% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.46 (830 £) | 550 £ | + 51% | |
TOTAL | + 124% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 124% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 413,913 £
(R$ 2,723)
in Santa Cruz do Sul
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
185,000 £
in Aleppo.
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