- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- China
- Volta Redonda
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Volta Redonda, Brazil compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 17 (元31) | 元40 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (元39) | 元26 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.88 (元11) | 元27 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.91 (元5.40) | 元13 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.24 (元10) | 元16 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (元11) | 元12 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (元29) | 元57 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.93 (元9) | 元14 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.85 (元7) | 元8 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.86 (元7) | 元5.17 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (元68) | 元95 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.14 (元10) | 元9 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.46 (元4.56) | 元5.00 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,175 (元2,180) | 元3,917 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 847 (元1,572) | 元2,500 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 363 (元674) | 元533 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 838 (元1,554) | 元2,800 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 658 (元1,221) | 元1,450 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 557 (元1,033) | 元800 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 (元182) | 元136 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,916 (元3,554) | 元2,488 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (元689) | 元500 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (元36) | 元35 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (元33) | 元22 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 117 (元216) | 元442 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 103 (元192) | 元195 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 203 (元376) | 元600 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (元491) | 元499 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,895 (元124,095) | 元182,922 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.73 (元7) | 元8 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 133 (元247) | 元110 | + 126% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (元56) | 元31 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (元28) | 元150 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (元77) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 153 (元284) | 元80 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (元23) | 元10 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (元21) | 元33 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (元34) | 元33 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.18 (元8) | 元9 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.25 (元6) | 元11 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 22 (元41) | 元40 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (元148) | 元124 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 32 (元60) | 元96 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 133 (元247) | 元50 | + 395% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 138 (元255) | 元543 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (元32) | 元46 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (元17) | 元31 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (元20) | 元13 | + 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.88 (元3.48) | 元3.50 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 120 (元223) | 元780 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (元13) | 元12 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 78 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.855
CNY
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元12,000
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 元10,477
(R$ 5,648)
in Volta Redonda.
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