Cost of living in Natal, Brazil vs Shanghai, China
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Natal (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 (28元) | 83元 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (33元) | 37元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (9元) | 20元 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.69 (4.52元) | 18元 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (12元) | 18元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (7元) | 11元 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (21元) | 64元 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (8元) | 19元 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.56 (5.59元) | 7元 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.46 (5.46元) | 5.14元 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 (43元) | 139元 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (9元) | 8元 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.69 (3.29元) | 15元 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Natal (Brazil) is 72% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,974 (3,641元) | 19,104元 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,199 (2,693元) | 11,559元 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 285 (349元) | 402元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,871 (2,291元) | 11,032元 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,203 (1,472元) | 5,677元 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 181 (222元) | 245元 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 (96元) | 92元 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,361 (1,667元) | 2,418元 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 449 (550元) | 553元 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (22元) | 50元 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (16元) | 42元 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Natal (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 233 (285元) | 617元 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 232 (284元) | 252元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 (428元) | 736元 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 243 (297元) | 975元 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Natal (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 78,876 (96,573元) | 175,109元 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.78 (5.85元) | 7元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 183 (225元) | 229元 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 23 (28元) | 46元 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Natal (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 (26元) | 24元 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 29 (35元) | 36元 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 156 (191元) | 902元 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 (23元) | 53元 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (13元) | 49元 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (20元) | 38元 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.57 (7元) | 9元 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 9 (11元) | 19元 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (46元) | 129元 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Natal (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 57 (70元) | 232元 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 46 (56元) | 117元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 339 (415元) | 1,412元 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 68 (83元) | 648元 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (17元) | 93元 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (10元) | 37元 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (10元) | 46元 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,976 (3,644元) | 3,359元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.93 (1.14元) | 0.46元 | + 147% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 93 (114元) | 612元 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (12元) | 22元 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 397 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Natal (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Shanghai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 55,000元 in Shanghai you would need to make just about 25,032元 (R$ 20,445) in Natal.
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