Cost of living in Salvador, Brazil vs Walvis Bay, Namibia
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (75 N$) | 58 N$ | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (63 N$) | 53 N$ | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (27 N$) | 41 N$ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.67 (12 N$) | 15 N$ | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (19 N$) | 25 N$ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.00 (10 N$) | 20 N$ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (44 N$) | 51 N$ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (17 N$) | 32 N$ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.31 (11 N$) | 21 N$ | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.42 (11 N$) | 13 N$ | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (98 N$) | 94 N$ | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.80 (15 N$) | 17 N$ | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.91 (8 N$) | 7 N$ | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,654 (6,862 N$) | 7,817 N$ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,622 (4,195 N$) | 6,452 N$ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 261 (676 N$) | 1,732 N$ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,751 (4,526 N$) | 7,354 N$ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,153 (2,981 N$) | 4,526 N$ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 254 (658 N$) | 508 N$ | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 71 (184 N$) | 818 N$ | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,634 (4,224 N$) | 6,625 N$ | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 511 (1,320 N$) | 850 N$ | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (38 N$) | 79 N$ | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (31 N$) | 150 N$ | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 163 (422 N$) | 563 N$ | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 197 (510 N$) | 283 N$ | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 272 (705 N$) | 800 N$ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 231 (596 N$) | 925 N$ | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 83,113 (214,893 N$) | 246,009 N$ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.64 (12 N$) | 12 N$ | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 229 (592 N$) | 407 N$ | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (78 N$) | 109 N$ | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (49 N$) | 49 N$ | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 31 (81 N$) | 138 N$ | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 153 (395 N$) | 270 N$ | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (36 N$) | 79 N$ | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (25 N$) | 18 N$ | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (39 N$) | 60 N$ | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.69 (12 N$) | 24 N$ | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.81 (10 N$) | 11 N$ | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (89 N$) | 127 N$ | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (206 N$) | 333 N$ | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (118 N$) | 115 N$ | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 187 (485 N$) | 341 N$ | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 163 (420 N$) | 591 N$ | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (46 N$) | 42 N$ | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (24 N$) | 25 N$ | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (22 N$) | 22 N$ | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,426 (8,858 N$) | 14,414 N$ | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (3.34 N$) | 1.38 N$ | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 (317 N$) | 780 N$ | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (28 N$) | 42 N$ | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 409 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Walvis Bay (Namibia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 23,000 N$ in Walvis Bay you would need to make just about 18,885 N$ (R$ 7,304) in Salvador.
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