- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Egypt
- Santa Bárbara d'Oeste
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, Brazil compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste (Brazil) is 84% 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$ 27 (E£ 138) | E£ 72 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (E£ 55) | E£ 36 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.20 (E£ 17) | E£ 13 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (E£ 56) | E£ 20 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.72 (E£ 24) | E£ 14 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 32 (E£ 167) | E£ 29 | + 477% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (E£ 33) | E£ 21 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.55 (E£ 24) | E£ 5.98 | + 294% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.52 (E£ 23) | E£ 19 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (E£ 171) | E£ 92 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (E£ 35) | E£ 11 | + 212% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.19 (E£ 11) | E£ 10 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste (Brazil) is 61% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,461 (E£ 7,568) | E£ 5,401 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,042 (E£ 5,398) | E£ 3,866 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 534 (E£ 2,767) | E£ 898 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,057 (E£ 5,476) | E£ 3,625 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 848 (E£ 4,393) | E£ 2,335 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 579 (E£ 2,999) | E£ 736 | + 307% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (E£ 432) | E£ 365 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,635 (E£ 8,470) | E£ 6,508 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 634 (E£ 3,285) | E£ 1,489 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (E£ 121) | E£ 67 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (E£ 91) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste (Brazil) is 80% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 193 (E£ 1,000) | E£ 740 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 234 (E£ 1,210) | E£ 614 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 484 (E£ 2,506) | E£ 1,504 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 231 (E£ 1,198) | E£ 777 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste (Brazil) is 77% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 70,410 (E£ 364,723) | E£ 453,039 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.46 (E£ 18) | E£ 3.88 | + 362% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 115 (E£ 596) | E£ 182 | + 227% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 82 (E£ 425) | E£ 126 | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | + 314% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste (Brazil) is 314% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 29 (E£ 150) | E£ 33 | + 359% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 29 (E£ 152) | E£ 80 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 213 (E£ 1,105) | E£ 200 | + 453% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 28 (E£ 144) | E£ 40 | + 259% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (E£ 73) | E£ 21 | + 249% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 32 (E£ 164) | E£ 26 | + 539% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 14 (E£ 73) | E£ 20 | + 269% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (E£ 35) | E£ 15 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 44 (E£ 225) | E£ 48 | + 374% | |
| Entertainment | + 144% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste (Brazil) is 144% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 91 (E£ 470) | E£ 153 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 46 (E£ 239) | E£ 96 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 67 (E£ 349) | E£ 520 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 147 (E£ 759) | E£ 228 | + 233% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 41 (E£ 211) | E£ 52 | + 304% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 23 (E£ 118) | E£ 24 | + 386% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (E£ 49) | E£ 19 | + 152% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,999 (E£ 15,537) | E£ 11,487 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.20 (E£ 6) | E£ 0.23 | + 2639% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 118 (E£ 614) | E£ 416 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (E£ 49) | E£ 28 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 345 prices entered by 29 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 Santa Bárbara d'Oeste (Brazil) is 95% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 31,205
(R$ 6,024)
in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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