Cost of living in Sakaka, Saudi Arabia vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 11% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (R$ 21) | R$ 35 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (R$ 29) | R$ 20 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 11 (R$ 16) | R$ 30 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.00 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (R$ 17) | R$ 30 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 60 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 120 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 5.00 (R$ 7) | R$ 6.00 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.00 (R$ 1.39) | R$ 3.00 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 14% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 1,512 (R$ 2,095) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 1,400 (R$ 1,939) | R$ 1,450 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 150 (R$ 208) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,000 (R$ 1,385) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 600 (R$ 831) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 100 (R$ 139) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150 (R$ 208) | R$ 70 | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,200 (R$ 1,662) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 450 (R$ 623) | R$ 300 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 12 (R$ 17) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 132% | |||
| Clothes in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 132% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 70 (R$ 97) | R$ 80 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 250 (R$ 346) | R$ 60 | + 477% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 85 (R$ 118) | R$ 500 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 75 (R$ 104) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 39% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 85,000 (R$ 117,753) | R$ 15,000 | + 685% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.89 (R$ 1.24) | R$ 4.46 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (R$ 35) | R$ 227 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 27% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (R$ 35) | R$ 20 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (R$ 62) | R$ 50 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (R$ 69) | R$ 300 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25 (R$ 35) | R$ 20 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (R$ 26) | R$ 27 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (R$ 19) | R$ 36 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 2.00 (R$ 2.77) | R$ 13 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (R$ 28) | R$ 60 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 16% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 20 (R$ 28) | R$ 200 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 20 (R$ 28) | R$ 80 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 300 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 60 (R$ 83) | R$ 80 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 80 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 7 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 5.00 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 750 (R$ 1,039) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (R$ 0.62) | R$ 0.50 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250 (R$ 346) | R$ 300 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 15 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.00 | + 316% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 7% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 6,200 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 5,792 (﷼ 4,181) in Sakaka.
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