Cost of living in Salamanca, Spain vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Salamanca (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (R$ 84) | R$ 35 | + 139% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 44) | R$ 20 | + 118% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.13 (R$ 21) | R$ 30 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (R$ 4.86) | R$ 4.00 | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.48 (R$ 10) | R$ 24 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.45 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.06 (R$ 34) | R$ 30 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.31 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.66 (R$ 4.40) | R$ 60 | - 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.08 (R$ 34) | R$ 120 | - 72% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.28 (R$ 9) | R$ 6.00 | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.57 (R$ 3.76) | R$ 3.00 | + 25% | |
Housing | + 18% | |||
Housing in Salamanca (Spain) is 18% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €694 (R$ 4,618) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €506 (R$ 3,367) | R$ 1,450 | + 132% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €88 (R$ 584) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €528 (R$ 3,514) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (R$ 2,329) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (R$ 566) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (R$ 207) | R$ 70 | + 196% | |
40” flat screen tv | €422 (R$ 2,807) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (R$ 666) | R$ 300 | + 122% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (R$ 60) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (R$ 54) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 130% | |||
Clothes in Salamanca (Spain) is 130% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (R$ 472) | R$ 80 | + 490% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (R$ 196) | R$ 60 | + 226% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (R$ 470) | R$ 500 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €68 (R$ 452) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Salamanca (Spain) is 33% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,898 (R$ 152,406) | R$ 15,000 | + 916% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.46 | + 95% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €22 (R$ 145) | R$ 227 | - 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Salamanca (Spain) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 20 | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 50 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (R$ 445) | R$ 300 | + 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (R$ 54) | R$ 20 | + 171% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.41 (R$ 16) | R$ 27 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 36 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (R$ 56) | R$ 60 | - 7% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Salamanca (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (R$ 160) | R$ 200 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (R$ 84) | R$ 80 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 (R$ 220) | R$ 300 | - 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 (R$ 225) | R$ 80 | + 182% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.55 (R$ 37) | R$ 80 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.19 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.00 | + 325% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €375 (R$ 2,495) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (R$ 0.87) | R$ 0.50 | + 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (R$ 225) | R$ 300 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.61 (R$ 31) | R$ 5.00 | + 513% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 16,250 (€2,441) in Salamanca to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 15,000 in Paulinia.
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