Cost of living in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 (468 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (555 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (164 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.71 (88 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (191 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (124 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 19 (295 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 13 (194 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (105 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (108 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (715 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (159 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.75 (73 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 44% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,468 (53,484 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,283 (35,204 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 722 (11,141 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,641 (40,729 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,114 (32,591 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 500 (7,702 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 72 (1,104 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,861 (28,699 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 666 (10,268 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (431 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (241 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 49% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 252 (3,884 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 254 (3,915 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 381 (5,875 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 268 (4,138 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,710 (1,383,340 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (95 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 195 (3,004 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 56 (865 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 51% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 23 (360 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 205% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 59 (909 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 251 (3,869 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 (298 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (195 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (239 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (120 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.16 (80 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 74 (1,142 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 226% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (1,228 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 (924 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 242 (3,739 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 249 (3,835 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (438 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (237 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (178 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,769 (58,117 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.85 (13 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 388% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 (1,947 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (165 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 50% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 304 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2025.
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