- Cost of Living
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- São Carlos
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in São Carlos, Brazil compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Carlos (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 (2,368 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 25 (2,538 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 408% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (637 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.80 (287 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.79 (593 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.24 (434 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (1,186 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.23 (536 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.97 (304 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.81 (390 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (3,016 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (620 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.16 (323 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in São Carlos (Brazil) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,827 (187,153 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,099 (112,513 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 208 (21,264 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,034 (105,865 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 888 (90,977 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 98 (10,018 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 (10,010 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,551 (158,872 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 353 (36,146 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (1,899 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (1,256 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in São Carlos (Brazil) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 218 (22,365 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 136 (13,978 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 314 (32,116 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 216 (22,078 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in São Carlos (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 59,616 (6,105,921 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.62 (370 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 124 (12,711 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 26 (2,620 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in São Carlos (Brazil) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (1,599 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (3,916 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 221 (22,637 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 24 (2,472 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (992 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 8 (856 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.77 (489 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.27 (335 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 23 (2,399 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in São Carlos (Brazil) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 64 (6,584 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 26 (2,626 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 91 (9,316 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 134 (13,772 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 (1,381 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.61 (574 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (1,046 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,300 (337,987 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (118 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 83 (8,482 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (717 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 86 prices entered by 8 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 São Carlos (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 578,683 ₦
(R$ 5,650)
in São Carlos
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
520,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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