- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- China
- Volta Redonda
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Volta Redonda, Brazil vs Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 18 (32元) | 40元 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 20 (36元) | 26元 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.50 (10元) | 19元 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.17 (5.63元) | 13元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.46 (10元) | 16元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.82 (10元) | 12元 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (29元) | 57元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.33 (9元) | 14元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.56 (6元) | 8元 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.88 (7元) | 5.14元 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (58元) | 92元 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.43 (10元) | 8元 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.69 (4.79元) | 8元 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,175 (2,090元) | 3,993元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 813 (1,445元) | 2,500元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 363 (646元) | 533元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 838 (1,490元) | 2,800元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 658 (1,171元) | 1,450元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 557 (990元) | 800元 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 95 (168元) | 136元 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,916 (3,408元) | 2,488元 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (660元) | 500元 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (35元) | 32元 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (31元) | 24元 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 112 (199元) | 442元 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 103 (184元) | 195元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 210 (374元) | 566元 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 225 (400元) | 499元 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 71,833 (127,786元) | 182,922元 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.03 (7元) | 8元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 149 (266元) | 110元 | + 142% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 (56元) | 32元 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (27元) | 150元 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (73元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 153 (273元) | 80元 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (22元) | 10元 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (20元) | 41元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (32元) | 31元 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.18 (7元) | 9元 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.25 (5.78元) | 12元 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 22 (39元) | 63元 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (142元) | 117元 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 32 (57元) | 94元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 133 (237元) | 50元 | + 374% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 138 (245元) | 445元 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (31元) | 48元 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (17元) | 31元 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (17元) | 16元 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.88 (3.34元) | 3.50元 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 113 (202元) | 790元 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (14元) | 12元 | + 9% | |
| 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 76 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.779
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
11,000元
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 9,600元
(R$ 5,397)
in Volta Redonda.
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