- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Malaysia
- Sete Lagoas
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sete Lagoas, Brazil compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 (RM30) | RM18 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (RM25) | RM10 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (RM11) | RM9 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.91 (RM3.81) | RM6 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (RM8) | RM4.75 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.02 (RM5.26) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 8 (RM10) | RM35 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.44 (RM5.81) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.96 (RM3.88) | RM3.55 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.54 (RM4.64) | RM12 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 24 (RM31) | RM78 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.58 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.98 (RM3.91) | RM3.28 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,479 (RM1,938) | RM1,135 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 888 (RM1,163) | RM550 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 220 (RM288) | RM165 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 500 (RM655) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 400 (RM524) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 120 (RM157) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 88 (RM116) | RM136 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,700 (RM2,227) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 350 (RM459) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (RM18) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (RM13) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (RM328) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 114 (RM150) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 344 (RM451) | RM212 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 159 (RM208) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 45,605 (RM59,753) | RM99,500 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.31 (RM4.33) | RM1.96 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 74% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 12 (RM15) | RM16 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 25 (RM33) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 200 (RM262) | RM30 | + 773% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 7 (RM9) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 7 (RM9) | RM8 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 8 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.95 (RM5.17) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.63 (RM3.45) | RM8 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (RM46) | RM14 | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 42% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 17 (RM23) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 33 (RM43) | RM23 | + 89% | |
| 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 | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (RM20) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 3.00 (RM3.93) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.50 (RM1.97) | RM0.24 | + 719% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 (RM131) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 6 (RM8) | RM13 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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BRL
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Cost of living in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,554
(R$ 2,712)
in Sete Lagoas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,125
in Alor Star.
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