- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Malaysia
- Campina Grande
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Campina Grande, Brazil compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (RM34) | RM15 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (RM26) | RM10 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (RM14) | RM9 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.33 (RM4.54) | RM6 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.51 (RM4.78) | RM4.75 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.45 (RM4.70) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (RM13) | RM35 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.23 (RM7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.45 (RM6) | RM3.55 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.65 (RM4.97) | RM12 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (RM52) | RM78 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.10 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.55 (RM4.83) | RM3.28 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,394 (RM1,897) | RM1,135 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 865 (RM1,177) | RM525 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 192 (RM261) | RM165 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 869 (RM1,183) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 481 (RM654) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 140 (RM191) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (RM124) | RM136 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,606 (RM2,185) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 388 (RM527) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 8 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (RM29) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 2% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 252 (RM344) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 227 (RM309) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 200 (RM272) | RM212 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 180 (RM245) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,364 (RM88,946) | RM109,250 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.30 (RM4.49) | RM1.96 | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 126 (RM172) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 78% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 49 (RM67) | RM16 | + 317% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 20 (RM27) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 100 (RM137) | RM30 | + 355% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (RM16) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (RM15) | RM8 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (RM18) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.64 (RM4.95) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.42 (RM4.66) | RM8 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (RM17) | RM14 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 49% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 59 (RM80) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 27 (RM37) | RM23 | + 61% | |
| 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 (RM113) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.00 (RM7) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 400 (RM544) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.50 (RM2.04) | RM0.24 | + 750% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 83 (RM113) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (RM13) | RM13 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 65 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.361
MYR
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,431
(R$ 3,256)
in Campina Grande
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,700
in Alor Star.
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