- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Nigeria
- Fortaleza
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fortaleza, Brazil compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 15 (1,555 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 20 (2,073 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 315% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (830 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.80 (394 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.98 (516 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.77 (598 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (1,404 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.61 (582 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.07 (422 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.90 (404 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 20 (2,073 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (625 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.91 (301 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Fortaleza (Brazil) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,263 (234,481 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,216 (126,050 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 759 (78,643 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,036 (107,395 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 694 (71,970 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 213 (22,104 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 85 (8,860 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,811 (187,698 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 422 (43,733 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 11 (1,104 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (1,363 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Fortaleza (Brazil) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 193 (20,036 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 220 (22,800 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 308 (31,955 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 227 (23,474 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 50,000 (5,181,901 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.92 (406 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 150 (15,546 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (3,668 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Fortaleza (Brazil) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (1,939 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 54 (5,648 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 220 (22,814 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (1,449 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (1,156 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (1,297 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.31 (550 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.76 (389 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (4,889 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Fortaleza (Brazil) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 69 (7,134 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 46 (4,767 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 98 (10,106 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 50 (5,182 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 (1,941 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.06 (524 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.00 (518 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,847 (295,028 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.33 (138 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 98 (10,134 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (725 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 527 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
103.638
NGN
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 785,357 ₦
(R$ 7,578)
in Fortaleza
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
671,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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