Cost of living in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil vs Gaborone, Botswana
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Gaborone (Botswana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (P53) | P80 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (P52) | P62 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (P13) | P26 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.18 (P6) | P13 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (P12) | P29 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.87 (P8) | P13 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (P33) | P35 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.21 (P10) | P18 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.03 (P5.93) | P9 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.21 (P8) | P11 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (P78) | P72 | + 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (P14) | P18 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.28 (P6) | P7 | - 8% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Gaborone (Botswana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,681 (P3,287) | P7,989 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,272 (P2,487) | P5,629 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 251 (P490) | P648 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,148 (P2,245) | P4,270 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 847 (P1,657) | P2,688 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 230 (P449) | P403 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 74 (P144) | P837 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,079 (P4,065) | P4,237 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 381 (P746) | P1,253 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (P26) | P58 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (P30) | P52 | - 42% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Gaborone (Botswana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 224 (P438) | P503 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 175 (P341) | P421 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 399 (P781) | P816 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 (P436) | P899 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is about the same as in Gaborone (Botswana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 74,583 (P145,850) | P200,319 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.09 (P8) | P9 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 121 (P236) | P142 | + 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 29 (P56) | P125 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Gaborone (Botswana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (P31) | P39 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (P75) | P109 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 218 (P426) | P299 | + 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 13 (P25) | P43 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (P18) | P22 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (P25) | P37 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.27 (P10) | P20 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.57 (P7) | P16 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 29 (P56) | P75 | - 25% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Gaborone (Botswana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (P165) | P296 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 40 (P78) | P121 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 106 (P207) | P392 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 164 (P320) | P324 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 16 (P32) | P76 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (P13) | P19 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (P15) | P16 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,503 (P4,895) | P8,113 | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.63 (P3.18) | P1.13 | + 182% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 108 (P210) | P430 | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (P15) | P31 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Gaborone (Botswana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require P26,000 in Gaborone you would need to make just about P17,537 (R$ 8,968) in Sao Jose do Rio Preto.
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