Cost of living in Salvador, Brazil vs Thane, India
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 (₨380) | ₨844 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (₨311) | ₨288 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (₨131) | ₨124 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.72 (₨61) | ₨62 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (₨110) | ₨64 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.78 (₨49) | ₨37 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 19 (₨246) | ₨274 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (₨79) | ₨168 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.22 (₨54) | ₨24 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.15 (₨53) | ₨138 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (₨486) | ₨588 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (₨78) | ₨73 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.81 (₨36) | ₨31 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,632 (₨33,832) | ₨34,699 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,769 (₨22,744) | ₨22,512 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 287 (₨3,695) | ₨5,414 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,022 (₨25,997) | ₨21,166 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,212 (₨15,582) | ₨12,897 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 285 (₨3,665) | ₨2,613 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 (₨900) | ₨800 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,621 (₨20,839) | ₨35,364 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 473 (₨6,083) | ₨15,424 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (₨189) | ₨395 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (₨153) | ₨548 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 161 (₨2,072) | ₨2,258 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 218 (₨2,797) | ₨2,459 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 257 (₨3,303) | ₨3,268 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 224 (₨2,878) | ₨2,619 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 69% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,395 (₨1,123,444) | ₨830,309 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.59 (₨59) | ₨83 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 222 (₨2,856) | ₨945 | + 202% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (₨386) | ₨189 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (₨245) | ₨102 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 31 (₨401) | ₨461 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 143 (₨1,837) | ₨591 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (₨193) | ₨260 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (₨122) | ₨183 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (₨179) | ₨181 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.52 (₨58) | ₨125 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.42 (₨57) | ₨79 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 (₨409) | ₨216 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (₨1,025) | ₨923 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (₨639) | ₨496 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 197 (₨2,528) | ₨1,737 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 161 (₨2,066) | ₨2,000 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (₨230) | ₨483 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (₨121) | ₨222 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (₨112) | ₨212 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,426 (₨44,042) | ₨35,595 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (₨17) | ₨20 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 115 (₨1,481) | ₨2,228 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (₨137) | ₨251 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 443 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is about the same as in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨102,610 (R$ 7,982) in Salvador to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨99,000 in Thane.
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