Cost of living in Braga (Portugal) is 53% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil)
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| Food | + 58% | |||
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| Food in Braga (Portugal) is 58% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Braga | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (R$ 61) | R$ 23 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 50) | R$ 36 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.86 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.04 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.15 (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.26 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.14 (R$ 33) | R$ 39 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (R$ 4.76) | R$ 2.81 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Braga (Portugal) is 129% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Braga | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €970 (R$ 6,245) | R$ 2,767 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €821 (R$ 5,286) | R$ 2,334 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (R$ 718) | R$ 635 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €822 (R$ 5,292) | R$ 1,428 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €639 (R$ 4,118) | R$ 1,334 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €96 (R$ 617) | R$ 385 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (R$ 206) | R$ 103 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €299 (R$ 1,925) | R$ 1,963 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (R$ 969) | R$ 568 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.15 (R$ 33) | R$ 18 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (R$ 53) | R$ 20 | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Braga (Portugal) is 7% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Braga | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €58 (R$ 374) | R$ 234 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (R$ 234) | R$ 283 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €64 (R$ 412) | R$ 351 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €76 (R$ 490) | R$ 222 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Braga (Portugal) is 20% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Braga | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,410 (R$ 208,739) | R$ 103,916 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €22 (R$ 141) | R$ 207 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (R$ 98) | R$ 47 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Braga (Portugal) is 54% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Braga | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.57 (R$ 23) | R$ 14 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.18 (R$ 33) | R$ 32 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (R$ 370) | R$ 261 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.89 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.96 | + 199% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (R$ 93) | R$ 34 | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Braga (Portugal) is 51% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Braga | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (R$ 171) | R$ 81 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (R$ 87) | R$ 39 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (R$ 162) | R$ 130 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 (R$ 221) | R$ 170 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (R$ 43) | R$ 31 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.15 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.96 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €518 (R$ 3,337) | R$ 4,030 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (R$ 1.71) | R$ 0.94 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (R$ 192) | R$ 108 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 216% | |
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TOTAL | + 53% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 250 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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