Cost of living in Aracaju, Brazil vs Ploieşti, Romania
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Aracaju (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (18 lei) | 30 lei | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (19 lei) | 18 lei | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (6 lei) | 11 lei | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.29 (3.16 lei) | 4.70 lei | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (5.86 lei) | 9 lei | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.21 (3.10 lei) | 4.29 lei | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (5.52 lei) | 3.33 lei | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.55 (3.35 lei) | 2.10 lei | + 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.65 (2.69 lei) | 2.86 lei | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 32 (24 lei) | 24 lei | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (4.49 lei) | 5.55 lei | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.29 (1.69 lei) | 1.58 lei | + 7% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Aracaju (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,563 (1,890 lei) | 1,719 lei | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,121 (826 lei) | 1,312 lei | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 275 (202 lei) | 475 lei | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,281 (945 lei) | 1,263 lei | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 932 (687 lei) | 1,023 lei | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 296 (218 lei) | 188 lei | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 87 (64 lei) | 25 lei | + 158% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,422 (1,048 lei) | 1,441 lei | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 487 (359 lei) | 412 lei | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (20 lei) | 38 lei | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (9 lei) | 14 lei | - 36% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Aracaju (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 134 (99 lei) | 239 lei | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 145 (107 lei) | 172 lei | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 234 (172 lei) | 372 lei | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 229 (168 lei) | 340 lei | - 50% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Aracaju (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 82,938 (61,153 lei) | 77,593 lei | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.29 (3.16 lei) | 5.68 lei | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 225 (166 lei) | 84 lei | + 97% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 49 (36 lei) | 17 lei | + 108% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Aracaju (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 11 (8 lei) | 36 lei | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 (29 lei) | 37 lei | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 160 (118 lei) | 157 lei | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 26 (19 lei) | 29 lei | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (8 lei) | 13 lei | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (11 lei) | 19 lei | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.99 (3.68 lei) | 6 lei | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.71 (2.73 lei) | 9 lei | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (18 lei) | 20 lei | - 9% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Aracaju (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 52 (38 lei) | 84 lei | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 42 (31 lei) | 40 lei | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 114 (84 lei) | 117 lei | - 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 157 (116 lei) | 124 lei | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 (12 lei) | 20 lei | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (7 lei) | 9 lei | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.55 (4.09 lei) | 7 lei | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,462 (2,553 lei) | 4,000 lei | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.00 (0.74 lei) | 1.50 lei | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 83 (61 lei) | 151 lei | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (5.74 lei) | 16 lei | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Aracaju (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 5,700 lei in Ploieşti you would need to make just about 4,694 lei (R$ 6,366) in Aracaju.
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