Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Salvador | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 47 (AU$14) | AU$24 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (AU$10) | AU$13 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (AU$3.20) | AU$5.65 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 7 (AU$2.03) | AU$1.76 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (AU$3.83) | AU$7 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (AU$1.94) | AU$7 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (AU$3.23) | AU$4.11 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (AU$1.83) | AU$3.10 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.78 (AU$1.75) | AU$7 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 58 (AU$18) | AU$21 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (AU$2.37) | AU$2.39 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.75 (AU$1.13) | AU$1.92 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Salvador | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,120 (AU$944) | AU$3,136 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,946 (AU$589) | AU$2,311 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 857 (AU$259) | AU$225 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,751 (AU$833) | AU$1,884 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,885 (AU$570) | AU$2,412 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 345 (AU$104) | AU$127 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 65 (AU$20) | AU$57 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,711 (AU$518) | AU$546 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 615 (AU$186) | AU$276 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 24 (AU$7) | AU$30 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Salvador | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 240 (AU$73) | AU$96 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 270 (AU$82) | AU$58 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 432 (AU$131) | AU$115 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 277 (AU$84) | AU$116 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Salvador | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 107,109 (AU$32,419) | AU$35,463 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.75 (AU$1.74) | AU$1.76 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 270 (AU$82) | AU$164 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (AU$11) | AU$31 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Salvador | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 25 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 70 (AU$21) | AU$13 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 238 (AU$72) | AU$80 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 21 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 15 (AU$4.41) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 21 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (AU$1.90) | AU$3.62 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.92 (AU$1.19) | AU$3.06 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 62 (AU$19) | AU$39 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Salvador | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 102 (AU$31) | AU$70 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (AU$18) | AU$33 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 142 (AU$43) | AU$122 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (AU$58) | AU$106 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (AU$4.18) | AU$5.03 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (AU$2.49) | AU$9 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,566 (AU$1,382) | AU$528 | + 162% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.00 (AU$0.30) | AU$0.49 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 155 (AU$47) | AU$88 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (AU$3.23) | AU$36 | - 91% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 442 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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