- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Malaysia
- Sete Lagoas
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sete Lagoas, Brazil compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (RM34) | RM15 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (RM25) | RM10 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (RM12) | RM9 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.00 (RM4.03) | RM6 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (RM10) | RM4.75 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.75 (RM5.04) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (RM14) | RM35 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.67 (RM6) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.33 (RM4.48) | RM3.55 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.54 (RM4.76) | RM12 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 27 (RM37) | RM78 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.79 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.00 (RM4.03) | RM3.28 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,305 (RM1,752) | RM1,135 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,150 (RM1,544) | RM525 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 358 (RM480) | RM165 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 600 (RM806) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 400 (RM537) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 310 (RM416) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 85 (RM113) | RM136 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,650 (RM2,216) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 375 (RM504) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 (RM18) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (RM13) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 267 (RM358) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 140 (RM188) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 263 (RM354) | RM212 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 190 (RM255) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,333 (RM70,276) | RM109,250 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.32 (RM4.45) | RM1.96 | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 150 (RM201) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 21 (RM28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 64% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 11 (RM14) | RM16 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (RM44) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 160 (RM215) | RM30 | + 616% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 6.00 (RM8) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (RM13) | RM8 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.88 (RM7) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.95 (RM3.96) | RM8 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 28 (RM37) | RM14 | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 49% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 32 (RM42) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 31 (RM42) | RM23 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 80 (RM107) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 200 (RM269) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (RM24) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 4.00 (RM5.37) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R$ 3,000 (RM4,029) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.50 (RM2.01) | RM0.24 | + 739% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 90 (RM121) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (RM9) | RM13 | - 35% | |
| 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 76 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,115
(R$ 3,064)
in Sete Lagoas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,500
in Alor Star.
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