Cost of living in Kunming (China) is 21% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Kunming (China) is 5% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Kunming | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33元 (R$ 22) | R$ 27 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (R$ 25) | R$ 30 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.98元 (R$ 4.04) | R$ 6 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38元 (R$ 26) | R$ 21 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.02元 (R$ 3.40) | R$ 5.30 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.73元 (R$ 3.20) | R$ 7 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 122元 (R$ 83) | R$ 44 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (R$ 4.56) | R$ 8 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8元 (R$ 5.71) | R$ 4.21 | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Kunming (China) is 28% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Kunming | Belém | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,444元 (R$ 2,329) | R$ 4,158 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,232元 (R$ 1,510) | R$ 2,378 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 896元 (R$ 606) | R$ 599 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,275元 (R$ 1,539) | R$ 3,034 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,603元 (R$ 1,084) | R$ 1,738 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,204元 (R$ 814) | R$ 348 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 83元 (R$ 56) | R$ 83 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,199元 (R$ 1,487) | R$ 1,744 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 773元 (R$ 523) | R$ 635 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44元 (R$ 30) | R$ 24 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29元 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Kunming (China) is 33% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Kunming | Belém | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 681元 (R$ 461) | R$ 201 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (R$ 169) | R$ 191 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 603元 (R$ 408) | R$ 265 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 761元 (R$ 514) | R$ 214 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Kunming (China) is 42% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Kunming | Belém | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,192元 (R$ 79,256) | R$ 90,944 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (R$ 4.61) | R$ 6 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110元 (R$ 74) | R$ 188 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28元 (R$ 19) | R$ 34 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 33% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Kunming | Belém | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37元 (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 (R$ 21) | R$ 41 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200元 (R$ 135) | R$ 120 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 76元 (R$ 51) | R$ 10 | + 405% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29元 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34元 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14元 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.84 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.16 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29元 (R$ 20) | R$ 33 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 21% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Kunming | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104元 (R$ 70) | R$ 75 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 92元 (R$ 62) | R$ 61 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 679元 (R$ 459) | R$ 126 | + 264% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 299元 (R$ 202) | R$ 134 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36元 (R$ 24) | R$ 19 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24元 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9元 (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,359元 (R$ 2,272) | R$ 3,080 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (R$ 0.13) | R$ 1.17 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186元 (R$ 126) | R$ 108 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 171 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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