- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- China
- Volta Redonda
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Volta Redonda, Brazil compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 (元39) | 元41 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (元45) | 元25 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.88 (元13) | 元27 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.23 (元7) | 元13 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.65 (元12) | 元16 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (元14) | 元12 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (元34) | 元57 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.93 (元10) | 元14 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.28 (元9) | 元8 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.04 (元9) | 元4.53 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (元80) | 元87 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.90 (元13) | 元9 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.44 (元5.19) | 元6 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 1% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,175 (元2,500) | 元4,043 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 847 (元1,803) | 元2,615 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 363 (元773) | 元525 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,077 (元2,292) | 元3,125 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 658 (元1,401) | 元1,649 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 557 (元1,184) | 元800 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 (元208) | 元140 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,916 (元4,075) | 元2,488 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (元790) | 元500 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (元42) | 元35 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (元38) | 元25 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 181 (元385) | 元442 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 152 (元324) | 元195 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 270 (元575) | 元600 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (元563) | 元499 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,895 (元142,316) | 元182,922 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.55 (元8) | 元8 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 (元309) | 元117 | + 165% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (元64) | 元31 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (元40) | 元150 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (元90) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 163 (元347) | 元80 | + 334% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 13 (元28) | 元10 | + 184% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (元23) | 元33 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (元43) | 元33 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.89 (元10) | 元9 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.37 (元7) | 元11 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (元53) | 元40 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (元171) | 元124 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 33 (元70) | 元98 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 145 (元309) | 元50 | + 517% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 138 (元293) | 元467 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (元38) | 元45 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (元20) | 元26 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (元25) | 元15 | + 62% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 992 (元2,111) | 元1,150 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.88 (元3.99) | 元3.50 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (元286) | 元780 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (元14) | 元12 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 112 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元12,744
(R$ 5,990)
in Volta Redonda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhuhai.
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