Cost of living in João Pessoa, Brazil vs Santiago, Chile
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 (CH$3,251) | CH$9,065 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 23 (CH$2,852) | CH$4,805 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (CH$743) | CH$1,865 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.60 (CH$445) | CH$834 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (CH$995) | CH$2,236 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.72 (CH$584) | CH$1,171 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (CH$1,610) | CH$3,757 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (CH$761) | CH$1,247 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.45 (CH$551) | CH$747 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.68 (CH$579) | CH$832 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (CH$4,888) | CH$4,502 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (CH$848) | CH$1,541 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.45 (CH$303) | CH$421 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,221 (CH$275,099) | CH$770,282 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,453 (CH$179,955) | CH$495,073 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 266 (CH$32,906) | CH$57,158 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,767 (CH$218,885) | CH$487,860 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 987 (CH$122,284) | CH$311,873 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 155 (CH$19,255) | CH$42,249 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 60 (CH$7,482) | CH$15,629 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,553 (CH$192,295) | CH$225,587 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 773 (CH$95,737) | CH$63,287 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (CH$2,609) | CH$7,477 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (CH$1,311) | CH$4,513 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 210 (CH$26,025) | CH$37,711 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 157 (CH$19,498) | CH$21,105 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 297 (CH$36,804) | CH$45,907 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 237 (CH$29,304) | CH$57,432 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,091 (CH$10,786,032) | CH$13,946,200 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.29 (CH$531) | CH$793 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 206 (CH$25,493) | CH$40,666 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (CH$4,032) | CH$5,566 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (CH$1,938) | CH$2,786 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (CH$4,427) | CH$6,795 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 209 (CH$25,823) | CH$32,795 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 13 (CH$1,575) | CH$4,472 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (CH$1,268) | CH$2,934 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (CH$1,338) | CH$2,938 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.66 (CH$577) | CH$1,700 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.34 (CH$538) | CH$1,677 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (CH$4,785) | CH$11,931 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 66 (CH$8,203) | CH$21,492 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (CH$6,329) | CH$8,791 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 146 (CH$18,069) | CH$31,837 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 134 (CH$16,637) | CH$28,448 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 (CH$1,549) | CH$5,999 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (CH$1,137) | CH$2,836 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (CH$1,191) | CH$2,394 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,085 (CH$382,026) | CH$420,479 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.43 (CH$178) | CH$124 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 (CH$12,338) | CH$45,773 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (CH$946) | CH$4,142 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,914 prices entered by 390 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$2,330,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$1,317,768 (R$ 10,640) in João Pessoa.
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