- Cost of Living
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- João Pessoa
- Anaco
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Cost of living in João Pessoa, Brazil compared to Anaco, Venezuela
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Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (Bs 92) | Bs 60 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 (Bs 75) | Bs 54 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Bs 22) | Bs 20 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.37 (Bs 11) | Bs 15 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Bs 22) | Bs 25 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.99 (Bs 16) | Bs 20 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (Bs 49) | Bs 35 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (Bs 22) | Bs 40 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.70 (Bs 15) | Bs 20 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.89 (Bs 12) | Bs 9 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (Bs 129) | Bs 150 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (Bs 20) | Bs 21 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.63 (Bs 8) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,475 (Bs 7,896) | Bs 3,500 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,270 (Bs 4,050) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 166 (Bs 528) | Bs 120 | + 340% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,569 (Bs 5,005) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 884 (Bs 2,821) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 157 (Bs 502) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (Bs 254) | Bs 400 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,598 (Bs 5,096) | Bs 4,500 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 373 (Bs 1,190) | Bs 250 | + 376% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (Bs 60) | Bs 30 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 9 (Bs 28) | Bs 15 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 182 (Bs 580) | Bs 700 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 121 (Bs 387) | Bs 500 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 269 (Bs 856) | Bs 800 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 193 (Bs 615) | Bs 1,000 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 71,776 (Bs 228,941) | Bs 250,000 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.69 (Bs 12) | Bs 3.90 | + 201% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 133 (Bs 426) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 25 (Bs 81) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (Bs 56) | Bs 30 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (Bs 115) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 154 (Bs 492) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (Bs 58) | Bs 35 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Bs 36) | Bs 30 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (Bs 33) | Bs 25 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.95 (Bs 16) | Bs 35 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.40 (Bs 11) | Bs 35 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 (Bs 96) | Bs 80 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 38% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 58 (Bs 187) | Bs 300 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 39 (Bs 124) | Bs 60 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 132 (Bs 421) | Bs 200 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 146 (Bs 466) | Bs 500 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (Bs 43) | Bs 30 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (Bs 24) | Bs 20 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (Bs 25) | Bs 20 | + 26% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R$ 3,250 (Bs 10,366) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.55 (Bs 4.95) | Bs 2.00 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 106 (Bs 338) | Bs 80 | + 322% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 6 (Bs 20) | Bs 30 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 226 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela)
For example, you would need at least Bs 12,371
(R$ 3,879)
in João Pessoa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Bs 11,000
in Anaco.
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