Cost of living in Mangalore, India vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Mangalore (India) is 66% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨183 (R$ 13) | R$ 35 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨238 (R$ 17) | R$ 20 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨104 (R$ 8) | R$ 30 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (R$ 3.15) | R$ 4.00 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨75 (R$ 5.41) | R$ 24 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (R$ 2.94) | R$ 9 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨159 (R$ 12) | R$ 30 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (R$ 2.07) | R$ 10 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨148 (R$ 11) | R$ 60 | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨503 (R$ 36) | R$ 120 | - 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (R$ 5.95) | R$ 6.00 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (R$ 2.40) | R$ 3.00 | - 20% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Mangalore (India) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨22,446 (R$ 1,627) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨16,058 (R$ 1,164) | R$ 1,450 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,859 (R$ 425) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨14,394 (R$ 1,043) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,231 (R$ 669) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,081 (R$ 296) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨875 (R$ 63) | R$ 70 | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨28,523 (R$ 2,068) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,972 (R$ 650) | R$ 300 | + 117% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨373 (R$ 27) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨645 (R$ 47) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Mangalore (India) is 34% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,082 (R$ 151) | R$ 80 | + 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,739 (R$ 126) | R$ 60 | + 110% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,025 (R$ 292) | R$ 500 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,022 (R$ 219) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Mangalore (India) is 25% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨801,776 (R$ 58,120) | R$ 15,000 | + 287% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (R$ 5.41) | R$ 4.46 | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,228 (R$ 89) | R$ 227 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨224 (R$ 16) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Mangalore (India) is 61% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (R$ 7) | R$ 20 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨260 (R$ 19) | R$ 50 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (R$ 36) | R$ 300 | - 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨126 (R$ 9) | R$ 20 | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨129 (R$ 9) | R$ 27 | - 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 (R$ 21) | R$ 36 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨57 (R$ 4.13) | R$ 13 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨203 (R$ 15) | R$ 60 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Mangalore (India) is 41% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨757 (R$ 55) | R$ 200 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨359 (R$ 26) | R$ 80 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,464 (R$ 106) | R$ 300 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,834 (R$ 133) | R$ 80 | + 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨692 (R$ 50) | R$ 80 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨128 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.00 | + 153% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨37,596 (R$ 2,725) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (R$ 0.07) | R$ 0.50 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,497 (R$ 108) | R$ 300 | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨181 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.00 | + 162% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 4,500 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 3,017 (₨41,617) in Mangalore.
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