Cost of living in Maceió, Brazil vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Maceió (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (₨277) | ₨524 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (₨342) | ₨232 | + 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (₨88) | ₨178 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.73 (₨51) | ₨53 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (₨89) | ₨74 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.07 (₨56) | ₨38 | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (₨204) | ₨147 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (₨94) | ₨133 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.89 (₨53) | ₨19 | + 186% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.78 (₨65) | ₨109 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (₨523) | ₨819 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (₨91) | ₨75 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.28 (₨31) | ₨27 | + 15% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Maceió (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,315 (₨31,600) | ₨21,065 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,569 (₨21,410) | ₨15,843 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 356 (₨4,863) | ₨3,761 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,396 (₨19,060) | ₨28,261 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 953 (₨13,013) | ₨9,442 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 682 (₨9,303) | ₨3,583 | + 160% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (₨991) | ₨967 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,783 (₨24,331) | ₨36,957 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 425 (₨5,804) | ₨11,203 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 17 (₨234) | ₨332 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (₨152) | ₨148 | + 3% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Maceió (Brazil) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 146 (₨1,987) | ₨2,276 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 162 (₨2,206) | ₨2,500 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 333 (₨4,552) | ₨3,034 | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 237 (₨3,240) | ₨2,269 | + 43% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Maceió (Brazil) is 49% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 79,442 (₨1,084,326) | ₨734,341 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.40 (₨60) | ₨67 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 177 (₨2,421) | ₨1,157 | + 109% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (₨412) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Maceió (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (₨192) | ₨174 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 23 (₨310) | ₨500 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 197 (₨2,686) | ₨500 | + 437% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (₨223) | ₨250 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (₨147) | ₨152 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (₨219) | ₨189 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.49 (₨61) | ₨106 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.94 (₨40) | ₨73 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 (₨409) | ₨190 | + 115% | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in Maceió (Brazil) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 66 (₨902) | ₨1,199 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 38 (₨514) | ₨451 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 140 (₨1,914) | ₨1,423 | + 34% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 118 (₨1,609) | ₨1,473 | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (₨240) | ₨525 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (₨112) | ₨164 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (₨100) | ₨177 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,493 (₨47,678) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.08 (₨15) | ₨2.83 | + 421% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 95 (₨1,299) | ₨2,533 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (₨103) | ₨187 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Maceió (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨70,571 (R$ 5,170) in Maceió to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨63,000 in Ghaziabad.
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