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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belford Roxo (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Madurai (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 (₨277) | ₨233 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 20 (₨345) | ₨132 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (₨143) | ₨117 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.97 (₨51) | ₨45 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.33 (₨75) | ₨63 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.97 (₨86) | ₨56 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (₨423) | ₨159 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.52 (₨95) | ₨144 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.66 (₨46) | ₨38 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 1.60 (₨28) | ₨108 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨536 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6.00 (₨104) | ₨62 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.25 (₨39) | ₨47 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Belford Roxo (Brazil) is 39% more expensive than in Madurai (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,749 (₨30,173) | ₨22,425 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 800 (₨13,800) | ₨13,004 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 70 (₨1,208) | ₨2,835 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 800 (₨13,800) | ₨16,476 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 300 (₨5,175) | ₨9,778 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 50 (₨863) | ₨2,853 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 250 (₨4,313) | ₨1,051 | + 310% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨36,038 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨7,691 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨264 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 5.00 (₨86) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Belford Roxo (Brazil) is 54% more expensive than in Madurai (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨1,942 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 200 (₨3,450) | ₨1,287 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨2,542 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨1,958 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Belford Roxo (Brazil) is about the same as in Madurai (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨806,280 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.85 (₨66) | ₨70 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨934 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨179 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Belford Roxo (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Madurai (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨113 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨80 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨162 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨167 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 5.00 (₨86) | ₨224 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨157 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.50 (₨43) | ₨57 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (₨173) | ₨154 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Belford Roxo (Brazil) is 75% more expensive than in Madurai (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 18 (₨311) | ₨837 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨224 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 150 (₨2,588) | ₨1,506 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 5.00 (₨86) | ₨447 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 1.60 (₨28) | ₨144 | - 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 3.00 (₨52) | ₨186 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨34,500 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 3.00 (₨52) | ₨1.50 | + 3350% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨536 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨142 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 127 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2019.
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Cost of living in Belford Roxo (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Madurai (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨85,259 (R$ 4,943) in Belford Roxo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨68,000 in Madurai.
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