Cost of living in Guaruja (Brazil) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food in Guaruja (Brazil) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 (10,015 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (9,575 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (2,622 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.83 (1,621 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (3,871 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (2,554 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 19 (6,539 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (2,995 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.34 (1,792 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.33 (1,790 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (14,368 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (2,791 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.10 (1,040 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 17% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Guaruja (Brazil) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,108 (1,043,366 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,969 (661,057 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 279 (93,721 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,107 (707,193 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,479 (496,502 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 254 (85,118 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 109 (36,595 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,959 (657,472 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 506 (169,787 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (5,897 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (5,252 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Guaruja (Brazil) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 249 (83,714 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 160 (53,845 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 505 (169,547 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 228 (76,522 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Guaruja (Brazil) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 94,300 (31,652,365 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.70 (1,576 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 200 (67,255 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Guaruja (Brazil) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (4,918 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 (13,426 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 314 (105,352 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 21 (6,928 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (3,133 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (6,370 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.81 (1,951 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.27 (1,096 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (8,797 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Guaruja (Brazil) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 113 (37,788 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 39 (13,004 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 120 (40,279 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 160 (53,646 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (6,713 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (3,417 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (2,917 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.10 (705 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 114 (38,218 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (2,500 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 56 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2024.
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