Cost of living in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Montego Bay (Jamaica)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
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| Food in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (J$833) | J$834 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 37 (J$1,148) | J$825 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (J$370) | J$703 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 7 (J$203) | J$387 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (J$399) | J$420 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (J$232) | J$249 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (J$654) | J$800 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 12 (J$355) | J$1,161 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 (J$248) | J$321 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (J$209) | J$264 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 51 (J$1,560) | J$4,053 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (J$266) | J$239 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.53 (J$139) | J$187 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,269 (J$100,482) | J$120,012 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,377 (J$73,047) | J$102,978 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 417 (J$12,811) | J$16,297 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,960 (J$90,979) | J$88,388 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,957 (J$60,151) | J$57,152 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 353 (J$10,849) | J$12,403 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 122 (J$3,761) | J$5,277 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,743 (J$53,563) | J$39,389 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 500 (J$15,361) | J$17,484 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 39 (J$1,214) | J$2,019 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (J$432) | J$460 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 213 (J$6,555) | J$4,393 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 202 (J$6,195) | J$5,104 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 398 (J$12,232) | J$7,503 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 327 (J$10,055) | J$9,278 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 90,025 (J$2,767,051) | J$3,788,280 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.97 (J$183) | J$151 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 174 (J$5,333) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (J$1,011) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 36 (J$1,112) | J$708 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 (J$1,219) | J$2,103 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 190 (J$5,837) | J$3,217 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 21 (J$653) | J$843 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (J$362) | J$854 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (J$484) | J$926 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (J$198) | J$301 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.45 (J$168) | J$342 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 74 (J$2,287) | J$1,443 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Fortaleza | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (J$2,736) | J$3,870 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 54 (J$1,647) | J$2,180 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 134 (J$4,108) | J$4,000 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 223 (J$6,852) | J$7,207 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 35 (J$1,066) | J$851 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (J$414) | J$238 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 16 (J$498) | J$359 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,025 (J$123,715) | J$20,000 | + 519% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 (J$39) | J$36 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 110 (J$3,374) | J$7,749 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (J$340) | J$913 | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 361 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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