- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Egypt
- Guarulhos
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guarulhos, Brazil compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 146% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (E£ 128) | E£ 61 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (E£ 114) | E£ 48 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (E£ 36) | E£ 25 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.94 (E£ 16) | E£ 10 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.98 (E£ 32) | E£ 11 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.40 (E£ 29) | E£ 6 | + 366% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (E£ 82) | E£ 27 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.80 (E£ 31) | E£ 13 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.91 (E£ 21) | E£ 3.74 | + 464% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.70 (E£ 20) | E£ 9 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 28 (E£ 151) | E£ 89 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.96 (E£ 32) | E£ 9 | + 254% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.55 (E£ 14) | E£ 2.71 | + 409% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 103% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,055 (E£ 11,101) | E£ 4,450 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,339 (E£ 7,232) | E£ 2,577 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 194 (E£ 1,047) | E£ 218 | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,413 (E£ 7,634) | E£ 2,526 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 863 (E£ 4,663) | E£ 1,181 | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 131 (E£ 707) | E£ 512 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (E£ 450) | E£ 443 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,395 (E£ 7,536) | E£ 5,512 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 444 (E£ 2,396) | E£ 1,699 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 11 (E£ 59) | E£ 64 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 9 (E£ 50) | E£ 19 | + 166% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 110 (E£ 592) | E£ 645 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 102 (E£ 549) | E£ 599 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 256 (E£ 1,383) | E£ 1,046 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 184 (E£ 993) | E£ 720 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 116% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 71,142 (E£ 384,231) | E£ 507,909 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.04 (E£ 16) | E£ 3.02 | + 443% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 188 (E£ 1,013) | E£ 109 | + 830% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 163% | |||
| Personal Care in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 163% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (E£ 92) | E£ 24 | + 279% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (E£ 224) | E£ 76 | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 91 (E£ 490) | E£ 112 | + 339% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 13 (E£ 72) | E£ 30 | + 141% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (E£ 56) | E£ 30 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (E£ 68) | E£ 27 | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.57 (E£ 25) | E£ 13 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.02 (E£ 16) | E£ 12 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (E£ 133) | E£ 39 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 309% | |||
| Entertainment in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 309% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 62 (E£ 333) | E£ 119 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 42 (E£ 228) | E£ 73 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 76 (E£ 412) | E£ 283 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 164 (E£ 886) | E£ 233 | + 279% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (E£ 126) | E£ 52 | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (E£ 57) | E£ 24 | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (E£ 51) | E£ 19 | + 163% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 868 (E£ 4,690) | E£ 2,268 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.02 (E£ 11) | E£ 0.23 | + 4586% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 (E£ 730) | E£ 394 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (E£ 45) | E£ 26 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 463 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 137% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 28,385
(R$ 5,256)
in Guarulhos
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Alexandria.
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