- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Nigeria
- São Carlos
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in São Carlos, Brazil compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Carlos (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (2,314 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 25 (2,388 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 378% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (595 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.86 (273 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.79 (553 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.24 (405 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (1,106 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.23 (500 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.97 (283 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.81 (364 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (2,813 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (579 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.10 (296 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 (174,574 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,099 (104,950 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 208 (19,835 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,034 (98,749 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 888 (84,862 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 98 (9,345 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 (9,337 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,551 (148,194 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 353 (33,717 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (1,771 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (1,172 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in São Carlos (Brazil) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 218 (20,862 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 136 (13,039 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 314 (29,958 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 216 (20,594 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in São Carlos (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 59,616 (5,695,523 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.62 (346 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 124 (11,856 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 26 (2,444 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 (1,491 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (3,653 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 221 (21,115 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 24 (2,306 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (925 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 8 (798 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.77 (456 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.27 (313 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 23 (2,237 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in São Carlos (Brazil) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 64 (6,142 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 26 (2,450 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 91 (8,690 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 134 (12,846 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 (1,288 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.61 (536 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (976 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,300 (315,270 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (110 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 83 (7,912 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (669 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
95.536
NGN
/
BRL
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Cost of living in São Carlos (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 588,039 ₦
(R$ 6,155)
in São Carlos
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
538,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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