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Cost of living in João Pessoa, Brazil compared to Anaco, Venezuela

Currency:
Food | + 962% | |||
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Food in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 962% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (Bs 509,926) | Bs 60 | ||
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 (Bs 397,674) | Bs 54 | ||
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Bs 126,133) | Bs 20 | ||
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.69 (Bs 64,611) | Bs 15 | ||
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Bs 115,494) | Bs 25 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.72 (Bs 65,091) | Bs 20 | ||
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (Bs 239,336) | Bs 35 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (Bs 117,523) | Bs 40 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.49 (Bs 78,733) | Bs 20 | ||
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.27 (Bs 74,786) | Bs 9 | ||
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (Bs 733,195) | Bs 150 | ||
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (Bs 109,169) | Bs 21 | ||
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.74 (Bs 48,063) | - | - | |
Housing | + 78% | |||
Housing in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 78% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,577 (Bs 45,158,035) | Bs 3,500 | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,391 (Bs 24,373,183) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 192 (Bs 3,368,907) | Bs 120 | ||
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,693 (Bs 29,653,800) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 906 (Bs 15,876,821) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 145 (Bs 2,532,033) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 72 (Bs 1,265,696) | Bs 400 | ||
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,698 (Bs 29,756,294) | Bs 4,500 | ||
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 399 (Bs 6,988,268) | Bs 250 | ||
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (Bs 360,089) | Bs 30 | ||
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (Bs 182,400) | Bs 15 | ||
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in João Pessoa (Brazil) is in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 198 (Bs 3,476,938) | Bs 700 | ||
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 132 (Bs 2,316,744) | Bs 500 | ||
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 273 (Bs 4,786,142) | Bs 800 | ||
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 208 (Bs 3,648,146) | Bs 1,000 | ||
Transportation | + 121% | |||
Transportation in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 121% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 73,933 (Bs 1,295,331,489) | Bs 250,000 | ||
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.90 (Bs 68,277) | Bs 3.90 | ||
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 144 (Bs 2,522,923) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (Bs 590,381) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 156% | |||
Personal Care in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 156% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (Bs 245,431) | Bs 30 | ||
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 (Bs 594,663) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 170 (Bs 2,973,474) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (Bs 210,562) | Bs 35 | ||
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Bs 188,562) | Bs 30 | ||
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (Bs 188,380) | Bs 25 | ||
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.02 (Bs 87,923) | Bs 35 | ||
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.94 (Bs 69,076) | Bs 35 | ||
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (Bs 605,808) | Bs 80 | ||
Entertainment | + 459% | |||
Entertainment in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 459% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 63 (Bs 1,098,074) | Bs 300 | ||
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (Bs 772,542) | Bs 60 | ||
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 137 (Bs 2,404,240) | Bs 200 | ||
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 157 (Bs 2,758,325) | Bs 500 | ||
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (Bs 241,421) | Bs 30 | ||
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (Bs 144,524) | Bs 20 | ||
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (Bs 154,280) | Bs 20 | ||
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,220 (Bs 56,411,846) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.47 (Bs 25,804) | Bs 2.00 | ||
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 (Bs 1,744,447) | Bs 80 | ||
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (Bs 131,700) | Bs 30 | ||
TOTAL | + 197% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 197% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela)
For example, you would need at least Bs 29,711
(R$ 1.70)
in João Pessoa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Bs 10,000
in Anaco.
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