Cost of living in Governador Valadares, Brazil compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Governador Valadares (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 ($4.32) | $12 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 20 ($5.37) | $8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.38 ($1.16) | $5.39 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.29 ($0.61) | $1.05 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.99 ($1.06) | $3.59 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.76 ($1.00) | $6 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 9 ($2.48) | $9 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.19 ($1.11) | $5.44 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.33 ($0.62) | $2.30 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.13 ($0.83) | $1.88 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 ($8) | $14 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 ($1.72) | $2.66 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.13 ($0.56) | $2.26 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Governador Valadares (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,428 ($379) | $2,100 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,206 ($320) | $1,683 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 249 ($66) | $272 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,037 ($807) | $1,183 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,963 ($521) | $994 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 119 ($31) | $178 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 93 ($25) | $76 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,571 ($417) | $386 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 313 ($83) | $104 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 5.00 ($1.33) | $17 | - 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 9 ($2.41) | $17 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Governador Valadares (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 207 ($55) | $42 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 184 ($49) | $34 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 283 ($75) | $72 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 191 ($51) | $80 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Governador Valadares (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 59,366 ($15,767) | $22,500 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.59 ($0.95) | $0.80 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 137 ($36) | $60 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 29 ($8) | $19 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Governador Valadares (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 8 ($2.02) | $8 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 195 ($52) | $170 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 4.76 ($1.26) | $7 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 ($2.01) | $3.18 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 30 ($8) | $4.82 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.20 ($0.85) | $3.63 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 1.55 ($0.41) | $2.39 | - 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 18 ($4.65) | $17 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Governador Valadares (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 44 ($12) | $49 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 34 ($9) | $25 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 20 ($5.31) | $64 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 150 ($40) | $63 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 6.00 ($1.59) | $9 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 4.00 ($1.06) | $4.04 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 ($2.10) | $5.00 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.70 ($0.19) | $0.15 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 80 ($21) | $66 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.90 ($1.57) | $10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 602 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Governador Valadares (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$5,700
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $2,572
(R$ 9,682)
in Governador Valadares.
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