Cost of living in Samoa compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 144% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (R$ 34) | R$ 28 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Tala (R$ 48) | R$ 27 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (R$ 8) | R$ 3.88 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (R$ 45) | R$ 5.58 | + 700% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (R$ 51) | R$ 17 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (R$ 29) | R$ 7 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (R$ 18) | R$ 4.55 | + 287% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (R$ 11) | R$ 4.82 | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (R$ 86) | R$ 38 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 256% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (R$ 3.70) | R$ 3.37 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (R$ 9,465) | R$ 3,095 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (R$ 4,247) | R$ 1,821 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (R$ 330) | R$ 493 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,061 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,276 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 357 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (R$ 66) | R$ 79 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (R$ 1,979) | R$ 1,672 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 471 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 123% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 209 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (R$ 660) | R$ 192 | + 244% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (R$ 443) | R$ 324 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 247 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,728 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (R$ 5.79) | R$ 4.45 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 223 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (R$ 7) | R$ 16 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (R$ 22) | R$ 41 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (R$ 82) | R$ 218 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (R$ 35) | R$ 15 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 196% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (R$ 12) | R$ 5.97 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (R$ 9) | R$ 4.07 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (R$ 22) | R$ 43 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (R$ 205) | R$ 94 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (R$ 70) | R$ 52 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (R$ 329) | R$ 183 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (R$ 33) | R$ 25 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,532 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 117 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 210% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,595 prices entered by 1,563 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
2.202
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Cost of living in Samoa is 52% more expensive than in Brazil
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