- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Kazakhstan
- João Pessoa
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in João Pessoa, Brazil compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 51% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (2,795 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 (2,180 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (691 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.69 (354 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (633 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.72 (357 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (1,312 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (644 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.49 (432 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.27 (410 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (4,019 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (598 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.74 (263 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,577 (247,532 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,391 (133,601 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 192 (18,467 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,693 (162,546 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 906 (87,028 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 145 (13,879 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 72 (6,938 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,698 (163,108 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 399 (38,306 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (1,974 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (1,000 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 198 (19,059 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 132 (12,699 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 273 (26,235 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 208 (19,997 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 119% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 73,933 (7,100,311 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.90 (374 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 144 (13,829 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 130% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (3,236 KZT) | 1,692 KZT | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 56% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (1,345 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 (3,260 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 170 (16,299 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (1,154 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (1,034 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (1,033 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.02 (482 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.94 (379 KZT) | 423 KZT | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (3,321 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 34% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 63 (6,019 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (4,235 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 137 (13,179 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 157 (15,120 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (1,323 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (792 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (846 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 182% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,220 (309,219 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.47 (141 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 945% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 (9,562 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (722 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 189% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 695 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 44% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 783,387 KZT
(R$ 8,157)
in João Pessoa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
543,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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