Cost of living in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil vs Saint Helier, Jersey
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (£2.76) | £14 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (£3.04) | £7 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.28 (£0.68) | £4.76 | - 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.81 (£0.36) | £1.14 | - 68% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (£0.83) | £4.29 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.90 (£0.50) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (£1.23) | £7 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.38 (£0.69) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.20 (£0.41) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.35 (£0.43) | £2.24 | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (£4.65) | £10 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (£0.85) | £2.07 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.41 (£0.31) | £1.31 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 83% | |||
Housing in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 83% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,873 (£241) | £1,839 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,095 (£141) | £1,621 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 631 (£81) | £137 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,644 (£212) | £1,757 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 700 (£90) | £1,177 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 150 (£19) | £100 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 53 (£7) | £23 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,952 (£251) | £300 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 419 (£54) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (£2.84) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (£1.61) | £13 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 230 (£30) | £48 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 141 (£18) | £50 | - 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 238 (£31) | £77 | - 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 141 (£18) | £67 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,384 (£8,551) | £17,408 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.87 (£0.50) | £1.11 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 197 (£25) | £46 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (£1.64) | £4.95 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (£6) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 169 (£22) | £43 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (£2.23) | £6.00 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (£1.78) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (£1.61) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.48 (£0.71) | £2.00 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.42 (£0.44) | £1.83 | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (£4.78) | £14 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 74 (£10) | £34 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 46 (£5.96) | £19 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 248 (£32) | £65 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 145 (£19) | £42 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 (£2.18) | £11 | - 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (£1.14) | £3.64 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 6 (£0.83) | £4.52 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,900 (£502) | £355 | + 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.58 (£0.20) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 77 (£10) | £41 | - 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (£1.06) | £9 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,600 in Saint Helier you would need to make just about £1,889 (R$ 14,667) in Nova Iguaçu.
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