Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Salvador | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 41 ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 ($6) | $9 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 ($2.06) | $4.76 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 7 ($1.37) | $1.17 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 ($2.72) | $4.46 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 ($1.30) | $4.02 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 ($5.31) | $5.45 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 ($1.90) | $3.91 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 ($1.17) | $1.85 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.70 ($1.09) | $3.50 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 ($9) | $14 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($1.39) | $2.21 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.85 ($0.93) | $1.59 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Salvador | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,683 ($703) | $1,498 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,477 ($473) | $1,149 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 857 ($164) | $226 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,751 ($525) | $1,120 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,885 ($360) | $838 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 345 ($66) | $136 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 57 ($11) | $47 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,928 ($368) | $279 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 584 ($111) | $83 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 ($5.07) | $14 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 28 ($5.35) | $20 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is about the same as in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Salvador | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 219 ($42) | $43 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 346 ($66) | $57 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 381 ($73) | $105 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 296 ($57) | $98 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Salvador | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,858 ($16,967) | $27,464 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 ($1.16) | $0.85 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 264 ($50) | $37 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 ($7) | $15 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Salvador | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 23 ($4.36) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 70 ($13) | $24 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 231 ($44) | $115 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 ($2.75) | $6 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 ($2.48) | $4.35 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 21 ($3.94) | $5.16 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 ($1.30) | $3.09 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.19 ($0.80) | $1.91 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 62 ($12) | $21 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Salvador | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 102 ($19) | $39 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 ($11) | $30 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 142 ($27) | $72 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 166 ($32) | $72 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 ($5.40) | $9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 ($2.49) | $4.48 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 ($1.62) | $4.34 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,228 ($616) | $463 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.00 ($0.19) | $0.36 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 180 ($34) | $27 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($2.04) | $6 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
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 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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