- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Kazakhstan
- João Pessoa
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in João Pessoa, Brazil compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 80% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (3,143 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 (2,554 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (758 KZT) | 759 KZT | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.37 (367 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (736 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.99 (543 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (1,665 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (767 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.70 (511 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 294% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.89 (423 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (4,405 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 194% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (680 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.63 (286 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,475 (269,438 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,270 (138,189 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 166 (18,018 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,569 (170,794 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 884 (96,254 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 157 (17,120 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (8,677 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,598 (173,908 KZT) | 142,802 KZT | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 373 (40,605 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (2,060 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 9 (953 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 2% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 182 (19,795 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 121 (13,217 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 269 (29,226 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 193 (20,984 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 137% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 71,776 (7,812,204 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.69 (401 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 195% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 133 (14,529 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 142% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 25 (2,748 KZT) | 1,538 KZT | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 79% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (1,925 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (3,910 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 154 (16,788 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 260% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (1,994 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (1,237 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (1,139 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.95 (538 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.40 (370 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 (3,265 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 76% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 58 (6,366 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 39 (4,243 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 132 (14,370 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 146 (15,909 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (1,471 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (832 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (857 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 186% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R$ 3,250 (353,710 KZT) | 209,962 KZT | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.55 (169 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 1148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 106 (11,527 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 6 (698 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 179% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 684 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 68% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 781,146 KZT
(R$ 7,177)
in João Pessoa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
465,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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