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Cost of living in Fortaleza, Brazil compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 15 (€3.59) | €11 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 20 (€4.78) | €5.61 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.91) | €2.94 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.80 (€0.91) | €0.97 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 4.98 (€1.19) | €2.13 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.77 (€1.38) | €1.37 | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (€3.24) | €5.00 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.61 (€1.34) | €1.75 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.07 (€0.97) | €1.24 | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.90 (€0.93) | €0.63 | + 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 20 (€4.78) | €4.94 | - 3% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (€1.44) | €1.39 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.91 (€0.70) | €0.53 | + 31% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,263 (€541) | €678 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,216 (€291) | €439 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 759 (€181) | €89 | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,036 (€248) | €463 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 694 (€166) | €325 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 213 (€51) | €66 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 85 (€20) | €27 | - 25% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,811 (€433) | €414 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 422 (€101) | €73 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 11 (€2.55) | €8 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (€3.15) | €10 | - 67% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 193 (€46) | €79 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 220 (€53) | €25 | + 110% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 308 (€74) | €65 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 227 (€54) | €73 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 50,000 (€11,957) | €19,000 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.92 (€0.94) | €1.27 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 150 (€36) | €29 | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (€8) | €16 | - 48% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (€4.47) | €7 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 54 (€13) | €12 | + 11% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 220 (€53) | €54 | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (€3.34) | €4.63 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€2.67) | €2.78 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (€2.99) | €2.97 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.31 (€1.27) | €1.37 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.76 (€0.90) | €2.01 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (€11) | €11 | + 6% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 69 (€16) | €25 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 46 (€11) | €12 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 98 (€23) | €44 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 50 (€12) | €46 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 (€4.48) | €7 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.06 (€1.21) | €2.10 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.00 (€1.20) | €4.64 | - 74% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,847 (€681) | €500 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.33 (€0.32) | €0.17 | + 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 98 (€23) | €29 | - 19% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (€1.67) | €4.42 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,100
in Almería
you would need to make just about €1,744
(R$ 7,294)
in Fortaleza.
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