Cost of living in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil vs Tanga, Tanzania
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (8,715 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 149% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (9,603 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.28 (2,148 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.81 (1,143 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (2,627 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.90 (1,587 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (3,898 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.38 (2,188 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.20 (1,300 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.35 (1,364 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (14,699 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (2,672 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.41 (982 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | - 35% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,873 (761,812 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,095 (445,612 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 631 (256,712 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,644 (668,938 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 123% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 700 (284,751 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 150 (61,018 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 53 (21,626 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,952 (793,846 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 419 (170,462 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 74% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (8,978 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (5,073 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 230 (93,614 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 141 (57,414 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 238 (96,742 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 141 (57,168 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 129% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,384 (27,004,321 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.87 (1,573 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 197 (79,974 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (5,176 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (20,014 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 169 (68,581 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (7,039 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (5,612 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (5,082 Shilling) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.48 (2,230 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.42 (1,393 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 93% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (15,100 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 74 (30,116 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 46 (18,835 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 248 (100,983 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 621% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 145 (58,919 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 (6,900 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (3,608 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 6 (2,624 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,900 (1,586,472 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.58 (641 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 77 (31,385 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (3,335 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on February 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 2,090,000 Shilling in Tanga you would need to make just about 1,934,447 Shilling (R$ 4,755) in Nova Iguaçu.
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