- Cost of Living
- Samoa
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samoa compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (R$ 22) | R$ 29 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23 Tala (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Tala (R$ 4.77) | R$ 3.27 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Tala (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Tala (R$ 19) | R$ 4.70 | + 299% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Tala (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Tala (R$ 14) | R$ 5.62 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Tala (R$ 7) | R$ 3.27 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Tala (R$ 9) | R$ 4.57 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 Tala (R$ 40) | R$ 40 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Tala (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10 Tala (R$ 3.04) | R$ 3.23 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Tala (R$ 3,613) | R$ 3,163 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Tala (R$ 1,879) | R$ 1,964 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600 Tala (R$ 867) | R$ 579 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | R$ 2,142 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,340 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | R$ 414 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 83 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Tala (R$ 2,168) | R$ 1,719 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 433 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Tala (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 206 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (R$ 434) | R$ 183 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 330 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 259 | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 3% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 86,104 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.57 Tala (R$ 3.71) | R$ 4.29 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 202 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 46 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 Tala (R$ 54) | R$ 238 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 Tala (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (R$ 5.78) | R$ 4.10 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Tala (R$ 22) | R$ 39 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Tala (R$ 87) | R$ 96 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Tala (R$ 43) | R$ 51 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 178 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Tala (R$ 217) | R$ 177 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (R$ 22) | R$ 23 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Tala (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Tala (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,722 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 116 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19 Tala (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 184% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25,367 prices entered by 2,581 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.445
BRL
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WST
Cost of living in Samoa is 17% more expensive than in Brazil
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