Cost of living in Samoa compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Samoa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (R$ 28) | R$ 36 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (R$ 45) | R$ 34 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (R$ 6) | R$ 5.86 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (R$ 36) | R$ 8 | + 381% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (R$ 41) | R$ 26 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (R$ 14) | R$ 5.66 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (R$ 70) | R$ 44 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (R$ 3.02) | R$ 4.90 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Samoa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (R$ 7,729) | R$ 3,725 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (R$ 3,468) | R$ 2,495 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (R$ 270) | R$ 593 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,641 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,683 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 510 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (R$ 54) | R$ 89 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (R$ 1,616) | R$ 2,004 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 631 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (R$ 27) | R$ 29 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Samoa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 249 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (R$ 539) | R$ 246 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (R$ 362) | R$ 412 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 307 | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Samoa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 116,713 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (R$ 4.73) | R$ 5.53 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 229 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Samoa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (R$ 5.39) | R$ 22 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (R$ 18) | R$ 44 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (R$ 67) | R$ 263 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (R$ 16) | R$ 19 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (R$ 7) | R$ 5.28 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (R$ 18) | R$ 55 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Samoa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (R$ 168) | R$ 113 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (R$ 57) | R$ 66 | - 14% | |
| 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 | 149 Tala (R$ 268) | R$ 197 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (R$ 27) | R$ 29 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 125 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,962 prices entered by 1,650 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 20% more expensive than in Brazil
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