- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Malaysia
- Campina Grande
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Campina Grande, Brazil compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (RM32) | RM15 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (RM24) | RM10 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (RM13) | RM9 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.33 (RM4.28) | RM6 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.51 (RM4.50) | RM4.75 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.45 (RM4.43) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (RM12) | RM35 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.23 (RM7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.45 (RM5.71) | RM3.55 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.65 (RM4.69) | RM12 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (RM49) | RM78 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.10 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.55 (RM4.55) | RM3.28 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,394 (RM1,788) | RM1,135 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 865 (RM1,109) | RM550 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 192 (RM246) | RM165 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 869 (RM1,115) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 481 (RM616) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 140 (RM180) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (RM117) | RM136 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,606 (RM2,060) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 388 (RM497) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 8 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (RM27) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 252 (RM324) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 227 (RM291) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 200 (RM257) | RM212 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 180 (RM231) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,364 (RM83,835) | RM99,500 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.30 (RM4.23) | RM1.96 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 126 (RM162) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 71% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 49 (RM63) | RM16 | + 293% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 20 (RM26) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 100 (RM129) | RM30 | + 329% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (RM15) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (RM14) | RM8 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (RM17) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.64 (RM4.67) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.42 (RM4.39) | RM8 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (RM16) | RM14 | + 15% | |
| 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 (RM76) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 27 (RM35) | RM23 | + 52% | |
| 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$ 94 (RM121) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.00 (RM6) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 400 (RM513) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.50 (RM1.92) | RM0.24 | + 702% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 83 (RM107) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (RM12) | RM13 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 62 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.283
MYR
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,770
(R$ 2,940)
in Campina Grande
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,200
in Alor Star.
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