- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Egypt
- Guarulhos
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guarulhos, Brazil compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 134% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (E£ 134) | E£ 60 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (E£ 119) | E£ 51 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (E£ 37) | E£ 32 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.94 (E£ 17) | E£ 12 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.98 (E£ 34) | E£ 17 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.40 (E£ 30) | E£ 5.56 | + 448% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (E£ 86) | E£ 26 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.80 (E£ 33) | E£ 13 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.91 (E£ 22) | E£ 4.76 | + 363% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.70 (E£ 21) | E£ 13 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 28 (E£ 157) | E£ 88 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.96 (E£ 34) | E£ 9 | + 284% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.55 (E£ 14) | E£ 2.12 | + 578% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 130% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,055 (E£ 11,584) | E£ 4,499 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,339 (E£ 7,547) | E£ 2,486 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 194 (E£ 1,092) | E£ 223 | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,283 (E£ 7,233) | E£ 2,488 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 863 (E£ 4,866) | E£ 1,489 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 131 (E£ 738) | E£ 253 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (E£ 470) | E£ 350 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,395 (E£ 7,864) | E£ 5,618 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 444 (E£ 2,500) | E£ 1,400 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 11 (E£ 62) | E£ 55 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 9 (E£ 52) | E£ 17 | + 208% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 110 (E£ 617) | E£ 587 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 102 (E£ 573) | E£ 581 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 256 (E£ 1,443) | E£ 1,360 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 184 (E£ 1,036) | E£ 466 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 203% | |||
| Transportation in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 203% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 71,142 (E£ 400,942) | E£ 317,760 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.04 (E£ 17) | E£ 2.91 | + 488% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 188 (E£ 1,057) | E£ 109 | + 870% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 218% | |||
| Personal Care in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 218% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (E£ 96) | E£ 24 | + 296% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (E£ 234) | E£ 76 | + 208% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 91 (E£ 512) | E£ 112 | + 358% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 13 (E£ 75) | E£ 30 | + 152% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (E£ 58) | E£ 19 | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (E£ 71) | E£ 23 | + 214% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.57 (E£ 26) | E£ 13 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.02 (E£ 17) | E£ 12 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (E£ 138) | E£ 27 | + 420% | |
| Entertainment | + 306% | |||
| Entertainment in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 306% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 62 (E£ 348) | E£ 119 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 42 (E£ 238) | E£ 73 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 76 (E£ 430) | E£ 283 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 164 (E£ 924) | E£ 233 | + 296% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (E£ 132) | E£ 52 | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (E£ 60) | E£ 24 | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (E£ 53) | E£ 19 | + 174% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 868 (E£ 4,894) | E£ 2,268 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.02 (E£ 11) | E£ 0.23 | + 4790% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 (E£ 762) | E£ 379 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (E£ 47) | E£ 26 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 478 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 171% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 32,541
(R$ 5,774)
in Guarulhos
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Alexandria.
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