Cost of living in Samoa compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 86% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Samoa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (R$ 29) | R$ 30 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (R$ 48) | R$ 31 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (R$ 7) | R$ 4.39 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (R$ 39) | R$ 7 | + 449% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (R$ 44) | R$ 20 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (R$ 15) | R$ 4.83 | + 217% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (R$ 9) | R$ 5.69 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (R$ 75) | R$ 42 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 184% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (R$ 3.21) | R$ 3.82 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Samoa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (R$ 8,219) | R$ 2,814 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (R$ 3,688) | R$ 2,001 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (R$ 287) | R$ 569 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,236 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,472 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 404 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (R$ 57) | R$ 84 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (R$ 1,719) | R$ 2,006 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 586 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 89% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Samoa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 244 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (R$ 574) | R$ 219 | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (R$ 385) | R$ 349 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 266 | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Samoa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 98,696 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (R$ 5.02) | R$ 7 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Samoa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (R$ 5.74) | R$ 17 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (R$ 19) | R$ 52 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (R$ 71) | R$ 244 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (R$ 8) | R$ 4.57 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (R$ 19) | R$ 48 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Samoa | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (R$ 178) | R$ 92 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (R$ 61) | R$ 53 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (R$ 285) | R$ 189 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,925 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 122 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,332 prices entered by 2,021 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 34% more expensive than in Brazil
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