- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Egypt
- Guarulhos
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guarulhos, Brazil compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 59% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 (E£ 135) | E£ 72 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 (E£ 118) | E£ 72 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (E£ 36) | E£ 36 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.74 (E£ 14) | E£ 13 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (E£ 32) | E£ 20 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.12 (E£ 27) | E£ 14 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (E£ 85) | E£ 29 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (E£ 32) | E£ 21 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.74 (E£ 19) | E£ 5.98 | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.31 (E£ 17) | E£ 19 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 28 (E£ 144) | E£ 92 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (E£ 32) | E£ 11 | + 179% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.82 (E£ 15) | E£ 10 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 56% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,145 (E£ 11,110) | E£ 5,401 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,343 (E£ 6,959) | E£ 3,866 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 194 (E£ 1,004) | E£ 898 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,429 (E£ 7,400) | E£ 3,625 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,072 (E£ 5,553) | E£ 2,335 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 131 (E£ 678) | E£ 736 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 87 (E£ 452) | E£ 365 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,586 (E£ 8,214) | E£ 6,508 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 454 (E£ 2,354) | E£ 1,489 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (E£ 66) | E£ 67 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (E£ 63) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 116 (E£ 599) | E£ 740 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 110 (E£ 569) | E£ 614 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 270 (E£ 1,399) | E£ 1,504 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 197 (E£ 1,019) | E£ 777 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 107% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 71,625 (E£ 371,018) | E£ 453,039 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.08 (E£ 16) | E£ 3.88 | + 311% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 193 (E£ 1,002) | E£ 182 | + 449% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (E£ 175) | E£ 126 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 117% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (E£ 75) | E£ 33 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 35 (E£ 180) | E£ 80 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 100 (E£ 518) | E£ 200 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 15 (E£ 76) | E£ 40 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (E£ 55) | E£ 21 | + 164% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (E£ 66) | E£ 26 | + 158% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.68 (E£ 24) | E£ 20 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.03 (E£ 16) | E£ 15 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (E£ 134) | E£ 48 | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | + 140% | |||
| Entertainment in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 140% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 72 (E£ 371) | E£ 153 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (E£ 245) | E£ 96 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 228 (E£ 1,178) | E£ 520 | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 164 (E£ 850) | E£ 228 | + 273% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 (E£ 115) | E£ 52 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (E£ 41) | E£ 24 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (E£ 53) | E£ 19 | + 173% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,550 (E£ 13,209) | E£ 11,487 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.73 (E£ 9) | E£ 0.23 | + 3837% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 105 (E£ 544) | E£ 416 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (E£ 39) | E£ 28 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 439 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.180
EGP
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 80% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 27,010
(R$ 5,214)
in Guarulhos
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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