Cost of living comparison
Joao Pessoa is 0.0% cheaper than Brazil overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 8.9% less in Joao Pessoa
- Groceries
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pay 7.8% less in Joao Pessoa
- Transportation
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pay 9.6% more in Joao Pessoa
- Housing
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pay 11.5% less in Joao Pessoa
- Childcare
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pay 22.7% less in Joao Pessoa
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 11.8% more in Joao Pessoa
- Clothing
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pay 29.4% more in Joao Pessoa
The cost of clothing, entertainment and sports, and transportation in Joao Pessoa are more expensive than in Brazil. Expenses including childcare, housing, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Joao Pessoa.
If you lived in Joao Pessoa instead of Brazil, you would:
pay 8.9% less for restaurants
|
Brazil
|
Joao Pessoa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.09
R$28.84
|
$4.35
R$24.66
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.99
R$33.90
|
$6.10
R$34.52
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.99
R$5.58
|
$0.94
R$5.33
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.60
R$3.42
|
$0.49
R$2.79
|
|
pay 7.8% less for groceries
|
Brazil
|
Joao Pessoa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
R$7.68
|
$1.30
R$7.34
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.98
R$22.51
|
$3.05
R$17.26
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.44
R$19.48
|
$3.85
R$21.78
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.87
R$10.59
|
$2.21
R$12.53
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.52
R$8.63
|
$1.66
R$9.40
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.81
R$4.59
|
$0.79
R$4.47
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.53
R$2.99
|
$0.43
R$2.46
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.45
R$2.56
|
$0.31
R$1.73
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.63
R$3.57
|
$0.44
R$2.52
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.49
R$2.77
|
$0.54
R$3.08
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.46
R$2.61
|
$0.34
R$1.94
|
|
pay 9.6% more for transportation
|
Brazil
|
Joao Pessoa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.67
R$20.76
|
$3.65
R$20.66
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$39.48
R$223.54
|
$60.96
R$345.21
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,264.28
R$109,083.97
|
$22,643.75
R$128,220.22
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$7.39
R$41.85
|
$4.95
R$28.01
|
|
pay 11.5% less for housing
|
Brazil
|
Joao Pessoa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$17.79
R$100.74
|
$17.07
R$96.66
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$286.10
R$1,620.06
|
$243.86
R$1,380.83
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$200.36
R$1,134.56
|
$243.86
R$1,380.83
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$49.32
R$279.26
|
$25.37
R$143.65
|
|
pay 22.7% less for childcare
|
Brazil
|
Joao Pessoa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$259.04
R$1,466.80
|
$238.05
R$1,347.96
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,658.88
R$37,705.93
|
$4,180.38
R$23,671.43
|
|
pay 11.8% more for entertainment and sports
|
Brazil
|
Joao Pessoa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.55
R$8.79
|
$1.65
R$9.37
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.55
R$8.79
|
$1.45
R$8.19
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.94
R$10.99
|
$2.61
R$14.79
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$21.85
R$123.74
|
$24.69
R$139.80
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.84
R$33.06
|
$6.53
R$36.99
|
|
pay 29.4% more for clothing
|
Brazil
|
Joao Pessoa
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$43.13
R$244.21
|
$40.64
R$230.14
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.67
R$224.64
|
$54.58
R$309.04
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$69.89
R$395.75
|
$119.02
R$673.98
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$56.60
R$320.48
|
$65.32
R$369.87
|
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