Cost of living in Samoa compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 95% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (R$ 25) | R$ 29 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Tala (R$ 36) | R$ 25 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (R$ 5.89) | R$ 3.31 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (R$ 33) | R$ 5.58 | + 493% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (R$ 38) | R$ 16 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (R$ 22) | R$ 5.95 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (R$ 13) | R$ 4.00 | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (R$ 8) | R$ 4.53 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (R$ 64) | R$ 39 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 186% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (R$ 2.74) | R$ 3.31 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (R$ 7,015) | R$ 3,239 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (R$ 3,147) | R$ 1,910 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (R$ 245) | R$ 564 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,037 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,338 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 343 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (R$ 49) | R$ 79 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (R$ 1,467) | R$ 1,537 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 428 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 100% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 199 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (R$ 490) | R$ 171 | + 186% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (R$ 329) | R$ 306 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 243 | - | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,717 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (R$ 4.29) | R$ 4.35 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 212 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (R$ 4.90) | R$ 18 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (R$ 16) | R$ 43 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (R$ 61) | R$ 241 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (R$ 9) | R$ 5.27 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (R$ 7) | R$ 3.66 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (R$ 16) | R$ 37 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (R$ 152) | R$ 100 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (R$ 52) | R$ 51 | + 1% | |
| 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$ 244) | R$ 177 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,764 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 114 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14 Tala (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,411 prices entered by 1,230 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 33% more expensive than in Brazil
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