Cost of living in Santa Maria, Brazil vs Ghaziabad, India
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (₨279) | ₨524 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 22 (₨290) | ₨232 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.86 (₨78) | ₨178 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.82 (₨38) | ₨53 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.60 (₨75) | ₨74 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.60 (₨61) | ₨38 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (₨175) | ₨147 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.61 (₨62) | ₨133 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.94 (₨39) | ₨19 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.49 (₨47) | ₨109 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 25 (₨329) | ₨819 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.08 (₨68) | ₨75 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.32 (₨31) | ₨27 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,816 (₨24,223) | ₨21,065 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,096 (₨14,625) | ₨15,843 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 249 (₨3,316) | ₨3,761 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,050 (₨14,004) | ₨28,261 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 838 (₨11,178) | ₨9,442 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 356 (₨4,751) | ₨3,583 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 97 (₨1,298) | ₨967 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,481 (₨19,758) | ₨36,957 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 437 (₨5,828) | ₨11,203 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (₨236) | ₨332 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (₨158) | ₨148 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 146 (₨1,950) | ₨2,276 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 120 (₨1,606) | ₨2,500 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 302 (₨4,026) | ₨3,034 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 213 (₨2,835) | ₨2,269 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 38% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 77,423 (₨1,032,883) | ₨734,341 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.89 (₨52) | ₨67 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 168 (₨2,244) | ₨1,157 | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 24 (₨318) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (₨220) | ₨174 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 221 (₨2,950) | ₨500 | + 490% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (₨180) | ₨250 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (₨133) | ₨152 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (₨134) | ₨189 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.07 (₨68) | ₨106 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.40 (₨45) | ₨73 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 21 (₨278) | ₨190 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Maria (Brazil) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 62 (₨821) | ₨1,199 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (₨483) | ₨451 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 100 (₨1,334) | ₨1,423 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 137 (₨1,823) | ₨1,473 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (₨199) | ₨525 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (₨107) | ₨164 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (₨106) | ₨177 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.33 (₨18) | ₨2.83 | + 525% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 89 (₨1,182) | ₨2,533 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (₨101) | ₨187 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 38 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santa Maria (Brazil) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨60,561 (R$ 4,540) in Santa Maria to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨60,000 in Ghaziabad.
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