Cost of living in Salvador, Brazil vs Mashhad, Iran
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 (﷼ 229,702) | ﷼ 241,947 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (﷼ 181,806) | ﷼ 215,460 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (﷼ 78,247) | ﷼ 110,752 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.67 (﷼ 35,313) | ﷼ 25,295 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (﷼ 56,727) | ﷼ 90,904 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.00 (﷼ 30,252) | ﷼ 42,322 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (﷼ 127,784) | ﷼ 75,116 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (﷼ 49,849) | ﷼ 45,782 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.31 (﷼ 32,573) | ﷼ 22,981 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.42 (﷼ 33,393) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (﷼ 287,929) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.80 (﷼ 43,816) | ﷼ 40,875 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.91 (﷼ 22,022) | ﷼ 19,855 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,654 (﷼ 20,064,115) | ﷼ 29,432,900 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,622 (﷼ 12,265,751) | ﷼ 14,460,600 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 261 (﷼ 1,976,240) | ﷼ 2,298,670 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,751 (﷼ 13,233,799) | ﷼ 17,778,900 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,153 (﷼ 8,717,198) | ﷼ 11,671,900 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 254 (﷼ 1,923,661) | ﷼ 2,959,750 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 71 (﷼ 538,659) | ﷼ 472,742 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,634 (﷼ 12,351,707) | ﷼ 30,176,400 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 511 (﷼ 3,860,861) | ﷼ 10,544,400 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (﷼ 112,458) | ﷼ 145,780 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (﷼ 91,385) | ﷼ 383,468 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 163 (﷼ 1,235,178) | ﷼ 1,649,060 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 197 (﷼ 1,492,261) | ﷼ 2,066,830 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 272 (﷼ 2,059,974) | ﷼ 4,737,610 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 231 (﷼ 1,743,462) | ﷼ 3,237,830 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 54% more expensive than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 83,113 (﷼ 628,328,768) | ﷼ 880,390,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.64 (﷼ 35,085) | ﷼ 10,285 | + 241% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 235 (﷼ 1,776,794) | ﷼ 608,738 | + 192% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (﷼ 227,251) | ﷼ 561,951 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (﷼ 144,371) | ﷼ 46,795 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 31 (﷼ 236,093) | ﷼ 106,119 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 153 (﷼ 1,154,060) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (﷼ 105,548) | ﷼ 70,000 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (﷼ 72,023) | ﷼ 162,825 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (﷼ 113,067) | ﷼ 148,544 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.69 (﷼ 35,489) | ﷼ 52,532 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.81 (﷼ 28,831) | ﷼ 90,831 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (﷼ 260,946) | ﷼ 170,457 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is about the same as in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (﷼ 602,865) | ﷼ 492,980 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (﷼ 343,640) | ﷼ 224,899 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 187 (﷼ 1,417,047) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 163 (﷼ 1,228,541) | ﷼ 961,342 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (﷼ 135,040) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (﷼ 69,505) | ﷼ 106,320 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (﷼ 64,818) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,426 (﷼ 25,901,209) | ﷼ 36,220,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (﷼ 9,754) | ﷼ 7,000 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 (﷼ 926,053) | ﷼ 1,120,070 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (﷼ 80,745) | ﷼ 97,253 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 420 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is about the same as in Mashhad (Iran)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ﷼ 86,800,000 in Mashhad you would need to make just about ﷼ 84,135,049 (R$ 11,129) in Salvador.
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