Cost of living in Brasília (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan)
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| Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 146% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brasília (Brazil) | Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 37 (2,830 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | 183% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 28 (2,108 KZT) | 800 KZT | 163% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 7 (541 KZT) | 700 KZT | 23% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 3.93 (300 KZT) | 150 KZT | 100% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 8 (629 KZT) | 400 KZT | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 5.84 (445 KZT) | 60 KZT | 642% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 18 (1,371 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 8 (615 KZT) | 200 KZT | 208% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 5.06 (386 KZT) | 200 KZT | 93% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 5.23 (399 KZT) | 130 KZT | 207% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 48 (3,664 KZT) | 800 KZT | 358% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 7 (551 KZT) | 200 KZT | 175% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 4.29 (327 KZT) | 60 KZT | 445% |
| Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Brasília (Brazil) | Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 3,312 (252,543 KZT) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 2,132 (162,566 KZT) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 254 (19,327 KZT) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,343 (178,627 KZT) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,478 (112,663 KZT) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 437 (33,347 KZT) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 68 (5,179 KZT) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,659 (126,452 KZT) | - | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 464 (35,393 KZT) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 24 (1,803 KZT) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 19 (1,412 KZT) | - | - |
| Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 57% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Brasília (Brazil) | Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 163 (12,440 KZT) | 8,000 KZT | 56% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 206 (15,736 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | 57% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 346 (26,388 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | 164% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 249 (18,965 KZT) | 20,000 KZT | 5% |
| Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Brasília (Brazil) | Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 96,148 (7,330,452 KZT) | 13,164,900 KZT | 44% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.68 (357 KZT) | 115 KZT | 210% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 203 (15,457 KZT) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 38 (2,884 KZT) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Brasília (Brazil) | Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 21 (1,598 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 52 (3,975 KZT) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 258 (19,670 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 16 (1,215 KZT) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 11 (876 KZT) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 15 (1,134 KZT) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 6 (471 KZT) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 4.23 (322 KZT) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 36 (2,758 KZT) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Brasília (Brazil) | Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 100 (7,635 KZT) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 58 (4,421 KZT) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 298 (22,727 KZT) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 192 (14,633 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 25 (1,879 KZT) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 13 (960 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 11 (827 KZT) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 4,092 (311,992 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 0.76 (58 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 119 (9,097 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 10 (781 KZT) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least 913,032 KZT (R$ 11,976) in Brasília to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 811,000 KZT in Taldy-Kurgan.