Cost of living in Cascais (Portugal) is 87% more expensive than in Divinopolis (Brazil)
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| Food in Cascais (Portugal) is 69% more expensive than in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cascais (Portugal) | Divinopolis (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €10 (R$ 63) | R$ 23 | 168% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €5.96 (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | 68% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.02 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.59 (R$ 3.81) | R$ 3.59 | 6% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.36 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.56 | 176% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.40 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.39 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €4.03 (R$ 26) | R$ 18 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.48 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.86 | 99% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.29 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.90 | 115% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.06 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.80 | 43% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €4.99 (R$ 32) | R$ 86 | 62% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.74 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | 83% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.89 (R$ 5.78) | R$ 3.74 | 54% |
| Housing in Cascais (Portugal) is 161% more expensive than in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||
| Cascais (Portugal) | Divinopolis (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,189 (R$ 7,746) | R$ 1,603 | 383% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €684 (R$ 4,455) | R$ 1,000 | 346% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €102 (R$ 666) | R$ 881 | 24% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €781 (R$ 5,085) | R$ 900 | 465% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €551 (R$ 3,590) | R$ 700 | 413% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €79 (R$ 516) | R$ 300 | 72% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €29 (R$ 188) | R$ 135 | 39% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €430 (R$ 2,798) | R$ 2,159 | 30% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €90 (R$ 584) | R$ 466 | 25% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €5.37 (R$ 35) | R$ 22 | 59% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 14 | 225% |
| Clothes in Cascais (Portugal) is about the same as in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||
| Cascais (Portugal) | Divinopolis (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €81 (R$ 525) | R$ 220 | 139% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €28 (R$ 184) | R$ 288 | 36% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €74 (R$ 484) | R$ 335 | 44% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €62 (R$ 405) | R$ 378 | 7% |
| Transportation in Cascais (Portugal) is 84% more expensive than in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||
| Cascais (Portugal) | Divinopolis (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €30,989 (R$ 201,821) | R$ 154,370 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.37 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.64 | 144% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €54 (R$ 351) | R$ 160 | 120% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €15 (R$ 96) | R$ 51 | 89% |
| Personal Care in Cascais (Portugal) is 46% more expensive than in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||
| Cascais (Portugal) | Divinopolis (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €4.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 29 | 11% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €6 (R$ 40) | R$ 21 | 94% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €66 (R$ 427) | R$ 259 | 64% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.59 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | 75% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | 55% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.27 (R$ 15) | R$ 19 | 22% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.12 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | 14% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.74 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.44 | 109% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €11 (R$ 73) | R$ 24 | 199% |
| Entertainment in Cascais (Portugal) is 82% more expensive than in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||
| Cascais (Portugal) | Divinopolis (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €33 (R$ 214) | R$ 62 | 246% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €14 (R$ 92) | R$ 38 | 145% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €74 (R$ 482) | R$ 32 | 1401% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €44 (R$ 284) | R$ 136 | 109% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €8 (R$ 50) | R$ 11 | 368% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €1.48 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | 36% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €2.40 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | 94% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €366 (R$ 2,383) | R$ 3,126 | 24% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.18 (R$ 1.14) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €42 (R$ 273) | R$ 84 | 225% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.05 (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | 174% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 9,723 (€1,493) in Cascais to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,200 in Divinopolis.