Cost of living in Natal (Brazil) is 60% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Natal (Brazil) is 52% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Natal | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (₨415) | ₨210 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 37 (₨620) | ₨323 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (₨166) | ₨132 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.57 (₨94) | ₨56 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (₨218) | ₨87 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.94 (₨100) | ₨38 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 19 (₨329) | ₨198 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (₨129) | ₨127 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.01 (₨85) | ₨24 | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.02 (₨85) | ₨131 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 49 (₨830) | ₨1,037 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (₨137) | ₨88 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.69 (₨79) | ₨34 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Natal (Brazil) is 55% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Natal | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,984 (₨50,418) | ₨26,097 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,539 (₨25,991) | ₨21,009 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 292 (₨4,926) | ₨6,903 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,028 (₨34,258) | ₨19,407 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,180 (₨19,935) | ₨9,850 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 309 (₨5,226) | ₨4,706 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 86 (₨1,461) | ₨606 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,944 (₨32,836) | ₨26,019 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 519 (₨8,772) | ₨7,915 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (₨372) | ₨423 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (₨259) | ₨293 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Natal (Brazil) is 51% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Natal | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 266 (₨4,489) | ₨2,920 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 256 (₨4,325) | ₨2,617 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 325 (₨5,498) | ₨5,277 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 229 (₨3,875) | ₨3,600 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Natal (Brazil) is 90% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Natal | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 85,243 (₨1,440,061) | ₨903,739 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.56 (₨94) | ₨93 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 183 (₨3,085) | ₨1,126 | + 174% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 49 (₨830) | ₨229 | + 262% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Natal (Brazil) is 45% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Natal | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (₨251) | ₨105 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 (₨668) | ₨191 | + 250% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (₨3,474) | ₨932 | + 273% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 13 (₨218) | ₨268 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (₨168) | ₨199 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (₨211) | ₨316 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (₨106) | ₨121 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.91 (₨49) | ₨96 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 51 (₨860) | ₨278 | + 209% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Natal (Brazil) is 35% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Natal | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 70 (₨1,180) | ₨1,365 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (₨882) | ₨443 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 297 (₨5,025) | ₨1,434 | + 250% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 141 (₨2,378) | ₨1,858 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (₨402) | ₨1,031 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (₨207) | ₨284 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (₨143) | ₨217 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,515 (₨59,374) | ₨42,234 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.04 (₨18) | ₨2.58 | + 585% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 115 (₨1,940) | ₨1,999 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (₨172) | ₨311 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 293 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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