Cost of living in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 (96 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (94 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (32 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.74 (14 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (27 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.34 (20 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (62 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (26 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.17 (15 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.01 (15 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 (116 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (25 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.61 (13 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,543 (9,435 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,642 (6,092 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 252 (936 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,514 (5,619 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,093 (4,056 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 171 (635 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 93 (344 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,825 (6,773 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 483 (1,792 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (56 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (54 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 140 (519 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 111 (413 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 332 (1,232 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 212 (787 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 35% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 72,453 (268,817 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.11 (15 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 216 (802 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (127 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (50 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (137 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 120 (446 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (66 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (41 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (57 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.83 (22 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.08 (11 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (131 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 80% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 100 (371 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 54 (200 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 238 (884 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 165 (612 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (77 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (31 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (37 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 122% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,115 (11,558 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 144% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.72 (6 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 368% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 99 (366 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (30 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 69 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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