Cost of living in Kiribati compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 95% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (R$ 49) | R$ 28 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 (R$ 123) | R$ 27 | + 349% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.95 | + 293% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (R$ 34) | R$ 9 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 5.52 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 4.61 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.00 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (R$ 82) | R$ 39 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 3.47 | - | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Kiribati is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 (R$ 3,932) | R$ 3,039 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 (R$ 3,500) | R$ 1,840 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (R$ 1,313) | R$ 504 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,155 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,317 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 (R$ 245) | R$ 369 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 80 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,697 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 479 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (R$ 82) | R$ 23 | + 259% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 200 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 187 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 329 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 248 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kiribati is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 89,913 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 4.66 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiribati is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 217 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 5.88 | + 317% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.14 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 44 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiribati is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$12 (R$ 49) | R$ 94 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 53 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 213 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 175 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 25 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,591 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 117 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$4.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,870 prices entered by 1,827 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 35% more expensive than in Brazil
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