Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Salvador | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 (€5.94) | €17 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 (€4.80) | €10 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (€1.56) | €3.87 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (€0.97) | €1.07 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (€1.57) | €3.13 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (€1.09) | €2.20 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 (€3.79) | €7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (€1.72) | €2.22 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (€1.03) | €1.61 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (€1.00) | €1.10 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 53 (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (€1.26) | €2.02 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.12 (€0.64) | €1.06 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Salvador | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,578 (€556) | €1,856 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,964 (€305) | €1,246 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 778 (€121) | €119 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,976 (€462) | €1,225 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,883 (€292) | €857 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 354 (€55) | €69 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 54 (€8) | €27 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,810 (€281) | €272 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 596 (€93) | €91 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (€4.63) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€2.69) | €12 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is about the same as in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Salvador | Madrid | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 243 (€38) | €69 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 284 (€44) | €28 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 (€52) | €82 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 285 (€44) | €87 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,658 (€17,182) | €28,197 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (€0.95) | €1.58 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 235 (€37) | €31 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (€5.02) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 23 (€3.54) | €9 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 173 (€27) | €55 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (€2.37) | €3.75 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€1.80) | €3.20 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 23 (€3.54) | €3.32 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (€1.13) | €2.15 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.01 (€0.62) | €2.78 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 65 (€10) | €20 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Salvador | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 105 (€16) | €40 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 62 (€10) | €19 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 145 (€23) | €53 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 212 (€33) | €57 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (€4.08) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (€2.15) | €3.23 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (€1.31) | €4.49 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,566 (€709) | €553 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.00 (€0.16) | €0.19 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 157 (€24) | €51 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€1.78) | €5.47 | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2024.
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