- Cost of Living
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- Contagem
- Zaria
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Cost of living in Contagem, Brazil compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Contagem (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 (1,930 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (2,217 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 343% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (811 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.69 (275 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (717 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.81 (493 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (1,280 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.12 (422 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.95 (404 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.41 (349 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (3,414 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (618 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.41 (247 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Contagem (Brazil) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,300 (235,567 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,825 (186,917 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 435 (44,553 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,600 (163,873 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 933 (95,592 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 427 (43,699 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 55 (5,633 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,375 (140,802 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 318 (32,518 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 (2,658 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (1,216 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Contagem (Brazil) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 227 (23,215 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 350 (35,847 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 323 (33,031 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 185 (18,948 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Contagem (Brazil) is 38% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 74,750 (7,655,919 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.87 (396 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 204 (20,894 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (3,772 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Contagem (Brazil) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (1,444 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 20 (2,048 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 340 (34,823 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 52 (5,326 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (1,280 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 30 (3,073 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (819 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 8 (819 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (3,687 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Contagem (Brazil) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 150 (15,363 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 35 (3,585 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 200 (20,484 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 250 (25,605 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 35 (3,585 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (1,639 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (1,536 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.83 (188 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (12,803 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 131 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
102.420
NGN
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Contagem (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 932,555 ₦
(R$ 9,105)
in Contagem
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
728,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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