Cost of living in Osasco, Brazil vs Kandy, Sri Lanka
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osasco (Brazil) is about the same as in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (860 ₨) | 541 ₨ | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (964 ₨) | 630 ₨ | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (244 ₨) | 300 ₨ | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.28 (116 ₨) | 310 ₨ | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (289 ₨) | 180 ₨ | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.32 (188 ₨) | 135 ₨ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (521 ₨) | 1,000 ₨ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.42 (191 ₨) | 167 ₨ | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.17 (112 ₨) | 120 ₨ | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.27 (151 ₨) | 238 ₨ | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 (1,226 ₨) | 3,255 ₨ | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (253 ₨) | 240 ₨ | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.96 (105 ₨) | 90 ₨ | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Osasco (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,295 (116,206 ₨) | 61,967 ₨ | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,041 (71,989 ₨) | 31,969 ₨ | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 288 (10,165 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,026 (71,448 ₨) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,317 (46,466 ₨) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 449 (15,833 ₨) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (2,591 ₨) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,762 (62,130 ₨) | 36,000 ₨ | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 398 (14,053 ₨) | 30,000 ₨ | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (664 ₨) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (538 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Osasco (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 202 (7,142 ₨) | 3,436 ₨ | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 170 (6,000 ₨) | 6,039 ₨ | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 381 (13,455 ₨) | 2,937 ₨ | + 358% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 235 (8,289 ₨) | 4,067 ₨ | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Osasco (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 77,480 (2,732,725 ₨) | 4,500,000 ₨ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.04 (143 ₨) | 124 ₨ | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 225 (7,934 ₨) | 5,000 ₨ | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 52 (1,836 ₨) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Osasco (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (491 ₨) | 536 ₨ | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (1,770 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 343% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 183 (6,457 ₨) | 1,600 ₨ | + 304% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 (414 ₨) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (389 ₨) | 756 ₨ | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (519 ₨) | 200 ₨ | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.94 (210 ₨) | 231 ₨ | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.44 (121 ₨) | 96 ₨ | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 (1,124 ₨) | 500 ₨ | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Osasco (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 94 (3,298 ₨) | 1,698 ₨ | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (1,659 ₨) | 1,296 ₨ | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 132 (4,653 ₨) | 1,200 ₨ | + 288% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 218 (7,682 ₨) | 3,500 ₨ | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (1,035 ₨) | 600 ₨ | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (327 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (352 ₨) | 150 ₨ | + 135% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,986 (105,301 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.42 (50 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 91 (3,194 ₨) | 2,324 ₨ | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (275 ₨) | 783 ₨ | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Osasco (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka)
For example, you would need at least 201,737 ₨ (R$ 5,720) in Osasco to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 177,000 ₨ in Kandy.
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