Cost of living in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 43% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 69% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Guarulhos | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 31 (162 Kwacha) | 115 Kwacha | + 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (182 Kwacha) | 74 Kwacha | + 145% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (51 Kwacha) | 31 Kwacha | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.92 (26 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (62 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (34 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 20 (105 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (46 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.70 (25 Kwacha) | 18 Kwacha | + 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.83 (25 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (193 Kwacha) | 138 Kwacha | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (51 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 148% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.55 (24 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 62% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 21% 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$ 3,443 (18,086 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,477 (13,010 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 272 (1,431 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 166% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,472 (7,733 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,188 (6,242 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 276 (1,451 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 202% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 86 (451 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,141 (11,246 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 212% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 563 (2,957 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (133 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 120% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 43 (226 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 217% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Guarulhos (Brazil) is about the same as in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Guarulhos | Lusaka | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 166 (873 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 94 (494 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 379 (1,990 Kwacha) | 969 Kwacha | + 105% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 221 (1,159 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | - 20% | |
Transportation | + 56% | |||
Transportation in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 56% 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$ 82,317 (432,347 Kwacha) | 300,256 Kwacha | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.24 (28 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 218 (1,146 Kwacha) | 575 Kwacha | + 99% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 38 (201 Kwacha) | 246 Kwacha | - 19% | |
Personal Care | + 102% | |||
Personal Care in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 102% 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$ 19 (100 Kwacha) | 52 Kwacha | + 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (194 Kwacha) | 57 Kwacha | + 240% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 309 (1,625 Kwacha) | 345 Kwacha | + 370% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (81 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (57 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (75 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (33 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.29 (17 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 42 (220 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 38% | |
Entertainment | + 169% | |||
Entertainment in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 169% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Guarulhos | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 123 (646 Kwacha) | 281 Kwacha | + 130% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 75 (393 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 247% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 239 (1,256 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 215% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 193 (1,015 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 144% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 (118 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 116% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (66 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 96% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (63 Kwacha) | 16 Kwacha | + 288% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,107 (16,319 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 250% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.40 (7 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 464% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 114 (599 Kwacha) | 810 Kwacha | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (56 Kwacha) | 52 Kwacha | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 43% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 250 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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