Cost of living in Mayotte compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 209% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mayotte is 209% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mayotte | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (R$ 133) | R$ 36 | + 270% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €15 (R$ 80) | R$ 34 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (R$ 37) | R$ 11 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.86 | + 172% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €7 (R$ 37) | R$ 8 | + 390% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €12 (R$ 64) | R$ 26 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €10 (R$ 53) | R$ 9 | + 470% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €8 (R$ 42) | R$ 5.66 | + 650% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (R$ 64) | R$ 44 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.90 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Mayotte is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mayotte | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,300 (R$ 6,894) | R$ 3,725 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (R$ 4,508) | R$ 2,495 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (R$ 1,591) | R$ 593 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (R$ 3,977) | R$ 2,641 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €650 (R$ 3,447) | R$ 1,683 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 510 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 89 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (R$ 2,652) | R$ 2,004 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 631 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Mayotte is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mayotte | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (R$ 530) | R$ 249 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (R$ 265) | R$ 246 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €170 (R$ 902) | R$ 412 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 307 | - | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Mayotte is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mayotte | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €6,000 (R$ 31,819) | R$ 116,713 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 5.53 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (R$ 371) | R$ 229 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Mayotte is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mayotte | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 44 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (R$ 106) | R$ 263 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 5.28 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 106) | R$ 55 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Mayotte is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mayotte | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (R$ 180) | R$ 113 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 66 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 205 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (R$ 318) | R$ 197 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (R$ 37) | R$ 29 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (R$ 42) | R$ 11 | + 284% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €600 (R$ 3,182) | R$ 4,141 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (R$ 212) | R$ 125 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 42) | R$ 11 | + 276% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,993 prices entered by 1,651 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mayotte is 60% more expensive than in Brazil
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