- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Malaysia
- Volta Redonda
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Volta Redonda, Brazil compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 (RM25) | RM15 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (RM29) | RM10 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.88 (RM8) | RM9 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.23 (RM4.40) | RM6 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.65 (RM8) | RM4.75 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (RM9) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (RM22) | RM35 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.93 (RM7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.28 (RM5.84) | RM3.55 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.04 (RM5.51) | RM12 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (RM52) | RM78 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.90 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.44 (RM3.33) | RM3.28 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,175 (RM1,602) | RM1,135 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 847 (RM1,155) | RM525 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 363 (RM495) | RM165 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,077 (RM1,469) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 658 (RM897) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 557 (RM759) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 (RM133) | RM136 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,916 (RM2,611) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (RM506) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (RM27) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (RM24) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 181 (RM247) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 152 (RM208) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 270 (RM369) | RM212 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (RM361) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,895 (RM91,184) | RM99,500 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.55 (RM4.84) | RM1.96 | + 147% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 (RM198) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (RM41) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 76% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (RM25) | RM16 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (RM57) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 163 (RM223) | RM30 | + 642% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 13 (RM18) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (RM15) | RM8 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (RM27) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.89 (RM7) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.37 (RM4.60) | RM8 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (RM34) | RM14 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 70% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (RM109) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 33 (RM45) | RM23 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 145 (RM198) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 138 (RM188) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (RM24) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (RM16) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 992 (RM1,352) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.88 (RM2.56) | RM0.24 | + 965% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (RM183) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (RM9) | RM13 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,843
(R$ 2,820)
in Volta Redonda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,100
in Alor Star.
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