- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Kazakhstan
- João Pessoa
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in João Pessoa, Brazil compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 41% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (2,573 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (1,979 KZT) | 1,511 KZT | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (688 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.73 (337 KZT) | 326 KZT | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (562 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.75 (339 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (1,302 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (602 KZT) | 444 KZT | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.30 (388 KZT) | 162 KZT | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.40 (397 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (3,923 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.98 (541 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.73 (247 KZT) | 116 KZT | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 0% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,281 (206,031 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,414 (127,698 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 207 (18,672 KZT) | 22,793 KZT | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,732 (156,456 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 906 (81,864 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 128 (11,545 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 67 (6,064 KZT) | 5,056 KZT | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,788 (161,517 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 419 (37,847 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (1,857 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (919 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 207 (18,717 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 132 (11,946 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 275 (24,854 KZT) | 28,121 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 202 (18,250 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 105% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 72,757 (6,572,663 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.93 (355 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 144 (13,010 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (2,881 KZT) | 1,618 KZT | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 40% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (1,265 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 (3,066 KZT) | 2,335 KZT | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 165 (14,865 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (1,086 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (1,022 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (1,041 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.02 (453 KZT) | 411 KZT | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.94 (356 KZT) | 423 KZT | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 (2,916 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 67 (6,053 KZT) | 9,042 KZT | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 48 (4,326 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 137 (12,384 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 163 (14,686 KZT) | 15,124 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (1,244 KZT) | 1,789 KZT | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (758 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (795 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 165% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,230 (291,754 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.47 (133 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 883% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 101 (9,148 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (654 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 757 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
90.338
KZT
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Cost of living in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 705,836 KZT
(R$ 7,813)
in João Pessoa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
516,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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