Cost of living in Salvador, Brazil vs Dunedin, New Zealand
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| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (NZ$7) | NZ$17 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (NZ$6) | NZ$13 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (NZ$2.57) | NZ$8 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.67 (NZ$1.16) | NZ$1.88 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (NZ$1.86) | NZ$7 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.00 (NZ$0.99) | NZ$5.81 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (NZ$4.19) | NZ$6 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (NZ$1.64) | NZ$3.65 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.31 (NZ$1.07) | NZ$3.58 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.42 (NZ$1.10) | NZ$7 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.80 (NZ$1.44) | NZ$3.15 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.91 (NZ$0.72) | NZ$1.99 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 73% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,654 (NZ$658) | NZ$2,306 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,622 (NZ$402) | NZ$1,639 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 261 (NZ$65) | NZ$216 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,751 (NZ$434) | NZ$1,572 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,153 (NZ$286) | NZ$1,045 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 254 (NZ$63) | NZ$144 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 71 (NZ$18) | NZ$79 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,634 (NZ$405) | NZ$696 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 511 (NZ$127) | NZ$245 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (NZ$3.69) | NZ$13 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (NZ$3.00) | NZ$22 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 163 (NZ$41) | NZ$114 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 197 (NZ$49) | NZ$80 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 272 (NZ$68) | NZ$163 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 231 (NZ$57) | NZ$174 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 83,113 (NZ$20,612) | NZ$34,478 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.64 (NZ$1.15) | NZ$2.09 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 229 (NZ$57) | NZ$94 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (NZ$7) | NZ$35 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (NZ$4.74) | NZ$17 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 31 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 153 (NZ$38) | NZ$42 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (NZ$3.46) | NZ$7 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (NZ$2.36) | NZ$4.59 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (NZ$3.71) | NZ$5.58 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.69 (NZ$1.16) | NZ$2.87 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.81 (NZ$0.95) | NZ$3.29 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (NZ$9) | NZ$24 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (NZ$20) | NZ$52 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (NZ$11) | NZ$27 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 187 (NZ$46) | NZ$175 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 163 (NZ$40) | NZ$96 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (NZ$4.43) | NZ$15 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (NZ$2.28) | NZ$4.84 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (NZ$2.13) | NZ$9 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,426 (NZ$850) | NZ$870 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (NZ$0.32) | NZ$0.43 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 (NZ$30) | NZ$65 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (NZ$2.65) | NZ$25 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 461 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$7,000 in Dunedin you would need to make just about NZ$2,881 (R$ 11,615) in Salvador.
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