Cost of living in Brasília, Brazil vs Tanta, Egypt
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Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 50% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 (E£ 104) | E£ 50 | + 108% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (E£ 76) | E£ 30 | + 154% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (E£ 20) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.89 (E£ 11) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (E£ 23) | E£ 17 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.72 (E£ 16) | E£ 8 | + 100% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (E£ 49) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (E£ 23) | E£ 25 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.01 (E£ 14) | E£ 6.00 | + 134% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.23 (E£ 15) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (E£ 117) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (E£ 20) | E£ 9 | + 126% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.88 (E£ 11) | E£ 5.00 | + 118% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,426 (E£ 9,610) | E£ 4,000 | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,132 (E£ 5,980) | E£ 3,000 | + 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 254 (E£ 711) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,377 (E£ 6,666) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,519 (E£ 4,262) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 408 (E£ 1,145) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 (E£ 213) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,575 (E£ 4,418) | E£ 1,300 | + 240% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 475 (E£ 1,331) | E£ 1,000 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (E£ 68) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (E£ 52) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 179 (E£ 503) | E£ 300 | + 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 181 (E£ 507) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 332 (E£ 933) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 245 (E£ 688) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 33% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 91,523 (E£ 256,706) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.55 (E£ 13) | E£ 8 | + 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 189 (E£ 530) | E£ 300 | + 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 38 (E£ 106) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (E£ 62) | E£ 10 | + 518% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (E£ 133) | E£ 50 | + 166% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 247 (E£ 692) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (E£ 44) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (E£ 31) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (E£ 45) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (E£ 17) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.77 (E£ 11) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (E£ 103) | E£ 40 | + 158% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 105 (E£ 296) | E£ 100 | + 196% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 56 (E£ 156) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 260 (E£ 729) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 185 (E£ 519) | E£ 300 | + 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (E£ 65) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (E£ 35) | E£ 20 | + 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (E£ 30) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,918 (E£ 10,988) | E£ 7,000 | + 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.76 (E£ 2.13) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 (E£ 354) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (E£ 29) | E£ 42 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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