Cost of living in Salvador, Brazil vs Whangarei, New Zealand
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| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (NZ$7) | NZ$19 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (NZ$6) | NZ$11 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (NZ$2.61) | NZ$6 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.67 (NZ$1.18) | NZ$1.92 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (NZ$1.89) | NZ$6 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.00 (NZ$1.01) | NZ$4.83 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (NZ$4.27) | NZ$9 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (NZ$1.66) | NZ$3.93 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.31 (NZ$1.09) | NZ$3.71 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.42 (NZ$1.11) | NZ$4.19 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (NZ$10) | NZ$19 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.80 (NZ$1.46) | NZ$3.00 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.91 (NZ$0.74) | NZ$2.80 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,654 (NZ$670) | NZ$1,742 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,622 (NZ$410) | NZ$1,441 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 261 (NZ$66) | NZ$248 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,751 (NZ$442) | NZ$1,281 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,153 (NZ$291) | NZ$1,046 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 254 (NZ$64) | NZ$222 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 71 (NZ$18) | NZ$68 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,634 (NZ$412) | NZ$676 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 511 (NZ$129) | NZ$244 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (NZ$3.75) | NZ$10 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (NZ$3.05) | NZ$20 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 163 (NZ$41) | NZ$112 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 197 (NZ$50) | NZ$54 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 272 (NZ$69) | NZ$143 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 231 (NZ$58) | NZ$154 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 83,113 (NZ$20,978) | NZ$35,100 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.64 (NZ$1.17) | NZ$2.11 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 229 (NZ$58) | NZ$80 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (NZ$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (NZ$4.82) | NZ$13 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 31 (NZ$8) | NZ$22 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 153 (NZ$39) | NZ$40 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (NZ$3.52) | NZ$10 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (NZ$2.40) | NZ$4.25 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (NZ$3.78) | NZ$7 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.69 (NZ$1.18) | NZ$2.28 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.81 (NZ$0.96) | NZ$3.03 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (NZ$9) | NZ$27 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (NZ$20) | NZ$41 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (NZ$11) | NZ$29 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 187 (NZ$47) | NZ$65 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 163 (NZ$41) | NZ$90 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (NZ$4.51) | NZ$13 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (NZ$2.32) | NZ$4.91 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (NZ$2.16) | NZ$8 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,426 (NZ$865) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (NZ$0.33) | NZ$1.32 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 (NZ$31) | NZ$67 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (NZ$2.70) | NZ$25 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
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 56% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$5,400 in Whangarei you would need to make just about NZ$2,399 (R$ 9,505) in Salvador.
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