- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Malaysia
- Sete Lagoas
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sete Lagoas, Brazil compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (RM25) | RM15 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17 (RM19) | RM10 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (RM10) | RM9 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.90 (RM3.24) | RM6 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (RM12) | RM4.75 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.91 (RM4.37) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (RM14) | RM35 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.75 (RM5.31) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.37 (RM3.77) | RM3.55 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.54 (RM3.96) | RM12 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 27 (RM31) | RM78 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.85 (RM3.19) | RM3.28 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,701 (RM1,903) | RM1,135 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,105 (RM1,236) | RM525 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 358 (RM400) | RM165 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 600 (RM671) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 400 (RM447) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 310 (RM347) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 (RM91) | RM136 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,837 (RM2,055) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (RM409) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 (RM15) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 219 (RM245) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 134 (RM150) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 272 (RM304) | RM212 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 174 (RM195) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 53,200 (RM59,508) | RM109,250 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.37 (RM3.77) | RM1.96 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 150 (RM168) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 55 (RM62) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 84% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (RM20) | RM16 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (RM47) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 225 (RM252) | RM30 | + 739% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 10 (RM12) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (RM12) | RM8 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (RM15) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (RM7) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.03 (RM3.39) | RM8 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (RM43) | RM14 | + 209% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 33 (RM37) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 30 (RM33) | RM23 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 80 (RM89) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (RM212) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (RM32) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 3.64 (RM4.08) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,230 (RM2,495) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.50 (RM1.68) | RM0.24 | + 599% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 90 (RM101) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 6 (RM7) | RM13 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 127 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.119
MYR
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,641
(R$ 3,255)
in Sete Lagoas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,400
in Alor Star.
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