Cost of living in Salvador, Brazil vs Wolfsburg, Germany
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (€4.35) | €17 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (€3.61) | €8 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (€1.55) | €5.00 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.67 (€0.70) | €1.00 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (€1.12) | €2.93 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.00 (€0.60) | €3.50 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (€2.52) | €4.04 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€0.98) | €3.25 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.31 (€0.64) | €1.75 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.42 (€0.66) | €0.93 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (€5.69) | €7 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.80 (€0.87) | €1.83 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.91 (€0.44) | €1.50 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,654 (€396) | €813 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,622 (€242) | €625 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 261 (€39) | €50 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,751 (€261) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,153 (€172) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 254 (€38) | €50 | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 71 (€11) | €16 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,634 (€244) | €300 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 511 (€76) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.22) | €8 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (€1.81) | €15 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 163 (€24) | €90 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 197 (€29) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 272 (€41) | €97 | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 231 (€34) | €90 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 83,113 (€12,412) | €21,200 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.64 (€0.69) | €1.36 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 229 (€34) | €59 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (€4.49) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (€2.85) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 31 (€4.66) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 153 (€23) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (€2.08) | €2.50 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (€1.42) | €5.00 | - 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.23) | €3.10 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.69 (€0.70) | €0.91 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.81 (€0.57) | €1.20 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (€5.15) | €18 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (€12) | €32 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (€7) | €19 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 187 (€28) | €100 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 163 (€24) | €52 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (€2.67) | €6.00 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (€1.37) | €3.02 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (€1.28) | €3.27 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,426 (€512) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (€0.19) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 (€18) | €40 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€1.60) | €5.50 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,500 in Wolfsburg you would need to make just about €1,356 (R$ 9,080) in Salvador.
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