Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
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| Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Salvador (Brazil) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 30 | R$ 30 | 0% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 24 | R$ 20 | 21% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 10 | R$ 30 | 66% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 4.72 | R$ 4.00 | 18% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 9 | R$ 24 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 3.78 | R$ 9 | 58% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 19 | R$ 30 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 6 | R$ 9 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 4.22 | R$ 10 | 58% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 4.15 | R$ 60 | 93% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 38 | R$ 120 | 68% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 6 | R$ 6.00 | 1% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 2.81 | R$ 3.00 | 6% |
| Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Salvador (Brazil) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,632 | - | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,769 | R$ 1,450 | 22% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 287 | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,022 | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,212 | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 285 | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 70 | R$ 70 | 0% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,621 | - | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 473 | R$ 300 | 58% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 15 | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 12 | - | - |
| Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 86% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Salvador (Brazil) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 161 | R$ 80 | 102% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 218 | R$ 60 | 263% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 257 | R$ 500 | 49% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 224 | - | - |
| Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Salvador (Brazil) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 87,395 | R$ 15,000 | 483% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.59 | R$ 4.46 | 3% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 222 | R$ 227 | 2% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 30 | - | - |
| Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Salvador (Brazil) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 19 | R$ 20 | 5% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 31 | R$ 50 | 38% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 143 | R$ 300 | 52% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 15 | R$ 20 | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 10 | R$ 27 | 65% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 14 | R$ 36 | 61% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 4.52 | R$ 13 | 65% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 4.42 | R$ 13 | 67% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 32 | R$ 60 | 47% |
| Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Salvador (Brazil) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 80 | R$ 200 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 50 | R$ 80 | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 197 | R$ 300 | 34% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 161 | R$ 80 | 101% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 18 | R$ 80 | 78% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 9 | R$ 10 | 6% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 9 | R$ 5.00 | 75% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,426 | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.29 | R$ 0.50 | 158% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 115 | R$ 300 | 62% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 11 | R$ 5.00 | 114% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 8,300 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 6,881 in Salvador.