Cost of living in Mayotte compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 232% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mayotte is 232% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mayotte | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (R$ 156) | R$ 39 | + 300% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €15 (R$ 94) | R$ 37 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (R$ 44) | R$ 12 | + 268% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €3.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.58 | + 235% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6.00 (R$ 37) | R$ 13 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €7 (R$ 44) | R$ 8 | + 458% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €12 (R$ 75) | R$ 25 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €10 (R$ 62) | R$ 12 | + 403% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €8 (R$ 50) | R$ 7 | + 636% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 195% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (R$ 75) | R$ 48 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.45 | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Mayotte is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mayotte | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,300 (R$ 8,110) | R$ 4,126 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (R$ 5,302) | R$ 2,761 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (R$ 1,871) | R$ 731 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (R$ 4,679) | R$ 3,029 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €650 (R$ 4,055) | R$ 2,052 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 508 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 89 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (R$ 3,119) | R$ 1,795 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 635 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 30 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Mayotte is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mayotte | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (R$ 624) | R$ 284 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (R$ 312) | R$ 283 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €170 (R$ 1,060) | R$ 416 | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 310 | - | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Mayotte is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mayotte | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €6,000 (R$ 37,429) | R$ 117,788 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (R$ 437) | R$ 240 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Mayotte is 13% 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$ 48 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (R$ 125) | R$ 276 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.00 (R$ 31) | R$ 14 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 125) | R$ 58 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Mayotte is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mayotte | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (R$ 212) | R$ 116 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 61 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (R$ 374) | R$ 240 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (R$ 44) | R$ 32 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (R$ 50) | R$ 12 | + 329% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €600 (R$ 3,743) | R$ 3,574 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (R$ 250) | R$ 142 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 50) | R$ 12 | + 306% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,800 prices entered by 1,505 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Mayotte is 71% more expensive than in Brazil
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