- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Malaysia
- Campina Grande
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Campina Grande, Brazil compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (RM27) | RM17 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (RM20) | RM11 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (RM11) | RM8 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.33 (RM3.57) | RM6 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.51 (RM3.75) | RM5.25 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.45 (RM3.69) | RM3.66 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (RM10) | RM34 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.23 (RM5.59) | RM10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.45 (RM4.76) | RM3.20 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.65 (RM3.91) | RM12 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (RM41) | RM58 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.10 (RM5.45) | RM3.00 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.55 (RM3.80) | RM4.00 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 0% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,394 (RM1,491) | RM1,135 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 865 (RM925) | RM525 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 192 (RM205) | RM165 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 869 (RM929) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 481 (RM514) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 140 (RM150) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (RM98) | RM136 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,606 (RM1,717) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 388 (RM414) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 8 (RM9) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (RM23) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 0% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 252 (RM270) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 227 (RM243) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 200 (RM214) | RM212 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 180 (RM192) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,364 (RM69,891) | RM109,250 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.30 (RM3.53) | RM1.96 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 126 (RM135) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 50% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 49 (RM52) | RM16 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 20 (RM21) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 100 (RM107) | RM30 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (RM13) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (RM12) | RM8 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.64 (RM3.89) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.42 (RM3.66) | RM8 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (RM13) | RM14 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 59 (RM63) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 27 (RM29) | RM23 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 83 (RM89) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (RM11) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.00 (RM5.35) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.50 (RM1.60) | RM0.24 | + 568% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 83 (RM89) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (RM10) | RM13 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.069
MYR
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,346
(R$ 3,129)
in Campina Grande
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,200
in Alor Star.
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