Cost of living in Salvador, Brazil vs Wichita, Kansas, United States
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 ($5.08) | $14 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 ($4.22) | $8 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 ($1.81) | $4.38 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.67 ($0.81) | $0.79 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 ($1.31) | $2.12 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.00 ($0.70) | $3.66 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 ($2.95) | $4.60 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 ($1.15) | $3.78 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.31 ($0.75) | $1.41 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.42 ($0.77) | $2.61 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 ($7) | $12 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.80 ($1.01) | $1.74 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.91 ($0.51) | $1.50 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,654 ($463) | $1,126 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,622 ($283) | $853 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 261 ($46) | $196 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,751 ($305) | $917 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,153 ($201) | $486 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 254 ($44) | $127 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 71 ($12) | $60 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,634 ($285) | $340 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 511 ($89) | $101 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 ($2.59) | $9 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 ($2.11) | $17 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 163 ($28) | $47 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 197 ($34) | $38 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 272 ($48) | $100 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 231 ($40) | $92 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 83,113 ($14,495) | $20,176 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.64 ($0.81) | $0.63 | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 229 ($40) | $55 | - 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 ($5.24) | $13 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 ($3.33) | $7 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 31 ($5.45) | $13 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 153 ($27) | $69 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 ($2.43) | $5.36 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 ($1.66) | $2.76 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($2.61) | $3.02 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.69 ($0.82) | $2.38 | - 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.81 ($0.67) | $1.41 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 ($6) | $15 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 ($14) | $42 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 ($8) | $26 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 187 ($33) | $54 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 163 ($28) | $51 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 ($3.12) | $8 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($1.60) | $4.26 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 ($1.50) | $4.17 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,426 ($598) | $428 | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 ($0.23) | $0.38 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 ($21) | $37 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($1.86) | $7 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Wichita, Kansas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,400 in Wichita, Kansas you would need to make just about $1,674 (R$ 9,599) in Salvador.
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