Cost of living in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Mangalore (India)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Mangalore or in Caxias do Sul? You can help!
Improve the prices for Mangalore! Improve the prices for Caxias do Sul!

WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 210 prices entered by 15 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | + 58% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 58% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Caxias do Sul | Mangalore | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (₨455) | ₨251 | + 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 32 (₨523) | ₨219 | + 138% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (₨198) | ₨94 | + 110% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.31 (₨86) | ₨42 | + 105% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (₨195) | ₨80 | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.60 (₨91) | ₨49 | + 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (₨417) | ₨166 | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (₨166) | ₨136 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.43 (₨72) | ₨31 | + 132% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.17 (₨84) | ₨158 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 27 (₨446) | ₨492 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (₨113) | ₨87 | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.07 (₨50) | ₨34 | + 47% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is about the same as in Mangalore (India) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Caxias do Sul | Mangalore | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,832 (₨29,739) | ₨21,441 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,066 (₨17,307) | ₨15,066 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 474 (₨7,700) | ₨8,016 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,331 (₨21,603) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 746 (₨12,110) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 234 (₨3,797) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (₨1,343) | ₨992 | + 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,561 (₨25,340) | ₨25,089 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 467 (₨7,586) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 34 (₨556) | ₨363 | + 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (₨244) | ₨760 | - 68% | |
Clothes | + 105% | |||
Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 105% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Caxias do Sul | Mangalore | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 215 (₨3,491) | ₨1,811 | + 93% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 234 (₨3,798) | ₨1,582 | + 140% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 317 (₨5,140) | ₨4,273 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 242 (₨3,926) | ₨2,583 | + 52% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Caxias do Sul | Mangalore | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 109,420 (₨1,775,959) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.97 (₨97) | ₨91 | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 160 (₨2,590) | ₨1,925 | + 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (₨687) | ₨241 | + 185% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Caxias do Sul | Mangalore | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (₨327) | ₨107 | + 207% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 63 (₨1,024) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 186 (₨3,016) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 27 (₨432) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (₨209) | ₨140 | + 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (₨182) | ₨254 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 10 (₨170) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.59 (₨58) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 34 (₨553) | ₨202 | + 173% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 73% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Caxias do Sul | Mangalore | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 82 (₨1,335) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 54 (₨871) | ₨366 | + 138% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 175 (₨2,840) | ₨1,377 | + 106% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 188 (₨3,046) | ₨1,725 | + 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (₨395) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (₨151) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (₨189) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,138 (₨50,938) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.20 (₨36) | ₨1.00 | + 3473% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 138 (₨2,232) | ₨1,599 | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (₨124) | - | - | |
![]() |
TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
16.231
INR
/
BRL
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Queretaro is 50% cheaper than in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in New York City is 20% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 51% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 88% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 50% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Dubai is 209% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in London is 53% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in London is 25% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Singapore is 58% more expensive than in Dubai
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least ₨81,146 (R$ 5,000) in Caxias do Sul to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨62,000 in Mangalore.
Do you live in Mangalore? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Belgaum (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kozhikode (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Piracicaba (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Florianopolis (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Vitória (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil)
Prices recently added
- Hourly rate for domestic cleaning help in Berlin costs €16 (4 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Perth, Scotland costs £15 (5 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Tunis costs 40 Dinar (9 minutes ago)
- Internet 8 mbps, 1 month in Dhaka costs Taka 500 (36 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Quito costs $7 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 kg of apples in Mandi Bahauddin costs ₨100 (about 2 hours ago)