Cost of living in Goiânia, Brazil vs Kandy, Sri Lanka
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Goiânia (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 (896 ₨) | 541 ₨ | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (887 ₨) | 630 ₨ | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (230 ₨) | 300 ₨ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.68 (127 ₨) | 310 ₨ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (240 ₨) | 180 ₨ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.83 (167 ₨) | 135 ₨ | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (508 ₨) | 1,000 ₨ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.78 (200 ₨) | 167 ₨ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.09 (141 ₨) | 120 ₨ | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.03 (139 ₨) | 238 ₨ | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 (1,160 ₨) | 3,255 ₨ | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (247 ₨) | 240 ₨ | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.34 (115 ₨) | 90 ₨ | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Goiânia (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,954 (67,463 ₨) | 61,967 ₨ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,619 (55,913 ₨) | 31,969 ₨ | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 529 (18,260 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 813% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,531 (52,875 ₨) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 848 (29,277 ₨) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 366 (12,626 ₨) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 (3,402 ₨) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,741 (60,115 ₨) | 36,000 ₨ | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (16,223 ₨) | 30,000 ₨ | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (748 ₨) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (484 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Goiânia (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 173 (5,961 ₨) | 3,436 ₨ | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 196 (6,777 ₨) | 6,039 ₨ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 355 (12,251 ₨) | 2,937 ₨ | + 317% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 244 (8,414 ₨) | 4,067 ₨ | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Goiânia (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 72,652 (2,508,977 ₨) | 4,500,000 ₨ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.57 (158 ₨) | 124 ₨ | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 211 (7,282 ₨) | 5,000 ₨ | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 38 (1,314 ₨) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Goiânia (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (504 ₨) | 536 ₨ | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 28 (983 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 250 (8,633 ₨) | 1,600 ₨ | + 440% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (611 ₨) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (367 ₨) | 756 ₨ | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (541 ₨) | 200 ₨ | + 170% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.58 (158 ₨) | 231 ₨ | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.55 (123 ₨) | 96 ₨ | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 (1,051 ₨) | 500 ₨ | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Goiânia (Brazil) is 42% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (3,361 ₨) | 1,698 ₨ | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (1,636 ₨) | 1,296 ₨ | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 207 (7,165 ₨) | 1,200 ₨ | + 497% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 237 (8,171 ₨) | 3,500 ₨ | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (862 ₨) | 600 ₨ | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (348 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (346 ₨) | 150 ₨ | + 131% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,057 (105,560 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.39 (48 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 230 (7,958 ₨) | 2,324 ₨ | + 242% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (286 ₨) | 783 ₨ | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 410 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Goiânia (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka)
For example, you would need at least 190,923 ₨ (R$ 5,529) in Goiânia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 170,000 ₨ in Kandy.
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