Cost of living in Itabuna, Brazil vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Itabuna (Brazil) is 73% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 (AU$4.39) | AU$18 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 21 (AU$4.80) | AU$12 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (AU$1.52) | AU$5.27 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.50 (AU$0.81) | AU$1.48 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.76 (AU$1.10) | AU$5.06 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.11 (AU$0.95) | AU$4.83 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (AU$2.48) | AU$6 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.94 (AU$1.14) | AU$4.57 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.04 (AU$0.94) | AU$3.19 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.68 (AU$0.85) | AU$5.70 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 4.87 (AU$1.13) | AU$2.80 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.00 (AU$0.46) | AU$2.67 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Itabuna (Brazil) is 77% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,000 (AU$464) | AU$2,894 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,169 (AU$271) | AU$2,147 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 200 (AU$46) | AU$238 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,000 (AU$232) | AU$1,809 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 700 (AU$162) | AU$1,422 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 400 (AU$93) | AU$159 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 137 (AU$32) | AU$46 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,047 (AU$474) | AU$354 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 600 (AU$139) | AU$212 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (AU$2.56) | AU$28 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Itabuna (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 188 (AU$43) | AU$101 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 125 (AU$29) | AU$59 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 382 (AU$89) | AU$129 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 297 (AU$69) | AU$131 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Itabuna (Brazil) is 70% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 80,567 (AU$18,674) | AU$27,303 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.52 (AU$0.82) | AU$1.38 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 133 (AU$31) | AU$160 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 36 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Itabuna (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (AU$3.12) | AU$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$24 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 100 (AU$23) | AU$72 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (AU$4.26) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 16 (AU$3.73) | AU$4.31 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (AU$3.90) | AU$5.32 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (AU$1.94) | AU$2.55 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.62 (AU$0.84) | AU$3.01 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 21 (AU$4.76) | AU$36 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Itabuna (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 91 (AU$21) | AU$51 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 25 (AU$5.86) | AU$39 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 100 (AU$23) | AU$226 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 134 (AU$31) | AU$78 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (AU$4.64) | AU$16 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (AU$1.53) | AU$4.40 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (AU$1.85) | AU$10 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$634 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 124 (AU$29) | AU$72 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (AU$1.85) | AU$33 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,009 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,000 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$2,446 (R$ 10,551) in Itabuna.
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