- Cost of Living
- Brazil
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- Jaboatao dos Guararapes
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jaboatao dos Guararapes, Brazil compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Jaboatao dos Guararapes (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 18 (元33) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 (元45) | 元10 | + 345% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (元17) | 元10 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.80 (元5.19) | 元12 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | - | 元8 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 元8 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 元20 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 元12 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 元8 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 元6.00 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 60 (元111) | 元30 | + 271% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6.00 (元11) | 元5.00 | + 123% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 元20 | - | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Jaboatao dos Guararapes (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,800 (元5,194) | 元3,000 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 元1,500 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 500 (元928) | 元400 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元300 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 40 (元74) | 元100 | - 26% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,100 (元2,041) | 元4,000 | - 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 200 (元371) | 元600 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (元19) | 元50 | - 63% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Jaboatao dos Guararapes (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (元464) | 元300 | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元500 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 600 (元1,113) | 元500 | + 123% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 350 (元649) | 元500 | + 30% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Jaboatao dos Guararapes (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 50,000 (元92,754) | 元300,000 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.77 (元5.14) | 元6.00 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 80 (元148) | 元150 | - 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Jaboatao dos Guararapes (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 48 (元89) | 元10 | + 790% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 元12 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 元5.00 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Jaboatao dos Guararapes (Brazil) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 90 (元167) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 160 (元297) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on April 27, 2015.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Jaboatao dos Guararapes (Brazil) is about the same as in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,100
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元8,740
(R$ 4,712)
in Jaboatao dos Guararapes.
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