Cost of living in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil vs Barcelona, Spain
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (€4.18) | €15 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (€4.00) | €8 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (€1.35) | €3.88 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.55 (€0.52) | €0.91 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (€1.15) | €2.78 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.46 (€0.81) | €1.82 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 19 (€2.85) | €7 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.11) | €1.78 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.90 (€0.72) | €1.25 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.21 (€0.77) | €1.00 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (€5.99) | €7 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (€1.22) | €1.81 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.13 (€0.46) | €1.00 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,629 (€388) | €1,485 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,639 (€242) | €1,094 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 425 (€63) | €132 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,710 (€252) | €1,075 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,123 (€166) | €755 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 433 (€64) | €92 | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (€13) | €30 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,908 (€282) | €342 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 529 (€78) | €87 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 16 (€2.33) | €9 | - 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (€2.72) | €11 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 178 (€26) | €86 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 152 (€22) | €29 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 438 (€65) | €88 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 235 (€35) | €84 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 97,514 (€14,389) | €24,065 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.00 (€0.59) | €1.25 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 223 (€33) | €41 | - 19% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 (€4.61) | €21 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (€2.38) | €5.39 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 72 (€11) | €8 | + 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 262 (€39) | €68 | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 (€2.86) | €4.94 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€1.80) | €3.64 | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.24) | €2.94 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (€1.05) | €1.77 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.83 (€0.56) | €2.48 | - 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (€5.85) | €16 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 91 (€13) | €33 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 54 (€8) | €17 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 150 (€22) | €66 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 178 (€26) | €48 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (€4.23) | €10 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (€1.73) | €2.43 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (€1.50) | €4.02 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,887 (€426) | €503 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.22 (€0.18) | €0.33 | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 133 (€20) | €49 | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (€1.23) | €5.02 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,500 in Barcelona you would need to make just about €2,112 (R$ 14,311) in São Bernardo do Campo.
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