- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Malaysia
- Volta Redonda
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Volta Redonda, Brazil compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 17 (RM19) | RM15 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (RM24) | RM10 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.88 (RM7) | RM9 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.91 (RM3.34) | RM6 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.24 (RM6) | RM4.75 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (RM7) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (RM18) | RM35 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.93 (RM5.67) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.85 (RM4.43) | RM3.55 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.86 (RM4.44) | RM12 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (RM42) | RM78 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.14 (RM5.91) | RM3.00 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.46 (RM2.83) | RM3.28 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,175 (RM1,351) | RM1,135 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 847 (RM975) | RM525 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 363 (RM418) | RM165 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 838 (RM963) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 658 (RM757) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 557 (RM640) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 (RM113) | RM136 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,916 (RM2,203) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (RM427) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (RM22) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (RM20) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 117 (RM134) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 103 (RM119) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 203 (RM233) | RM212 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (RM304) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 3% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,895 (RM76,925) | RM109,250 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.73 (RM4.29) | RM1.96 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 133 (RM153) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (RM35) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 55% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (RM18) | RM16 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (RM47) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 153 (RM176) | RM30 | + 488% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (RM14) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (RM13) | RM8 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (RM21) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.18 (RM4.80) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.25 (RM3.74) | RM8 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 22 (RM25) | RM14 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (RM92) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 32 (RM37) | RM23 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 133 (RM153) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 138 (RM158) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (RM20) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (RM11) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (RM12) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.88 (RM2.16) | RM0.24 | + 799% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 120 (RM138) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (RM8) | RM13 | - 39% | |
| 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 50 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.150
MYR
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,531
(R$ 3,071)
in Volta Redonda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,300
in Alor Star.
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