Cost of living in Western Sahara compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Western Sahara is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Western Sahara | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 35 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | R$ 35 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 11 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (R$ 3.39) | R$ 5.34 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | - | R$ 13 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 8 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 25 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | R$ 9 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 5.71 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 5.88 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 44 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 9 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 4.87 | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Western Sahara is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Western Sahara | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,782 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,485 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 617 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,691 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,675 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 598 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 93 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,964 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 665 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 30 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Western Sahara is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Western Sahara | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 261 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 254 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 403 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 319 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Western Sahara is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Western Sahara | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 115,071 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 5.60 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 235 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Western Sahara is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Western Sahara | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 44 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 253 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 14 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 19 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 7 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 5.83 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 55 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Western Sahara is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Western Sahara | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 109 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 63 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 256 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 214 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 31 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 13 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,193 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.17 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 130 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 11 | - | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.48452
BRL
/
MAD
Cost of living in Western Sahara is about the same as in Brazil
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