Cost of living in Santo André, Brazil vs Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Santo André (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 ($4.75) | $12 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 ($5.55) | $7 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 ($1.40) | $3.05 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.39 ($0.61) | $0.95 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 9 ($1.63) | $1.97 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 ($1.17) | $2.94 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 ($2.74) | $4.88 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 ($1.23) | $3.24 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.76 ($0.85) | $1.60 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.81 ($0.86) | $1.78 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 ($7) | $19 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($1.26) | $1.89 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.24 ($0.58) | $1.74 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Santo André (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,436 ($436) | $1,699 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,708 ($306) | $1,070 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 482 ($86) | $224 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,233 ($400) | $1,124 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,164 ($208) | $752 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 308 ($55) | $147 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 ($15) | $46 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,918 ($343) | $263 | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 403 ($72) | $88 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 ($4.45) | $9 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 ($3.07) | $13 | - 76% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Santo André (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 169 ($30) | $44 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 169 ($30) | $42 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 295 ($53) | $105 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 219 ($39) | $92 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Santo André (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,426 ($15,107) | $22,307 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.14 ($0.74) | $0.54 | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 244 ($44) | $44 | - 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 46 ($8) | $24 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Santo André (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 12 ($2.06) | $5.44 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 57 ($10) | $19 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 175 ($31) | $103 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 ($3.30) | $5.27 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.12) | $2.51 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 ($2.81) | $4.47 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 ($1.10) | $2.96 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.72 ($0.67) | $1.40 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 ($5.42) | $20 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Santo André (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 118 ($21) | $50 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 ($11) | $21 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 170 ($30) | $109 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 158 ($28) | $61 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 ($4.51) | $8 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 ($1.89) | $4.77 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($1.88) | $4.60 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,496 ($626) | $428 | + 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.42 ($0.25) | $0.56 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 107 ($19) | $40 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($2.03) | $5.58 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santo André (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Jackson, Mississippi (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,100 in Jackson, Mississippi you would need to make just about $2,608 (R$ 14,577) in Santo André.
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