Cost of living in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in San Nicolás de los Arroyos (Argentina)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in San Nicolás de los Arroyos (Argentina) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | San Nicolás de los Arroyos | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (ARS $1,084) | ARS $1,205 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (ARS $1,096) | ARS $890 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (ARS $348) | ARS $349 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.19 (ARS $167) | ARS $224 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (ARS $378) | ARS $510 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.34 (ARS $213) | ARS $296 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (ARS $665) | ARS $410 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (ARS $279) | ARS $247 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.17 (ARS $166) | ARS $291 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.85 (ARS $154) | ARS $149 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (ARS $1,211) | ARS $993 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (ARS $256) | ARS $240 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.45 (ARS $138) | ARS $148 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 84% more expensive than in San Nicolás de los Arroyos (Argentina) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | San Nicolás de los Arroyos | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,543 (ARS $101,524) | ARS $49,771 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,519 (ARS $60,650) | ARS $29,933 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 252 (ARS $10,075) | ARS $3,541 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,514 (ARS $60,454) | ARS $25,333 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,093 (ARS $43,647) | ARS $20,030 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 171 (ARS $6,831) | ARS $3,511 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 97 (ARS $3,872) | ARS $2,531 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,072 (ARS $82,709) | ARS $50,098 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 528 (ARS $21,076) | ARS $39,575 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (ARS $888) | ARS $593 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 49 (ARS $1,972) | ARS $594 | + 232% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 77% more expensive than in San Nicolás de los Arroyos (Argentina) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | San Nicolás de los Arroyos | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 131 (ARS $5,241) | ARS $4,121 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 94 (ARS $3,758) | ARS $2,033 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 272 (ARS $10,859) | ARS $3,502 | + 210% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 194 (ARS $7,755) | ARS $5,168 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 58% more expensive than in San Nicolás de los Arroyos (Argentina) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | San Nicolás de los Arroyos | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,204 (ARS $2,642,933) | ARS $589,542 | + 348% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.64 (ARS $185) | ARS $578 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 233 (ARS $9,287) | ARS $2,000 | + 364% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (ARS $1,363) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in San Nicolás de los Arroyos (Argentina) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | San Nicolás de los Arroyos | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (ARS $541) | ARS $1,969 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (ARS $1,476) | ARS $603 | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 127 (ARS $5,082) | ARS $2,500 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (ARS $616) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (ARS $445) | ARS $125 | + 256% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (ARS $570) | ARS $289 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (ARS $316) | ARS $298 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.49 (ARS $139) | ARS $199 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (ARS $1,428) | ARS $1,490 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in San Nicolás de los Arroyos (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Guarulhos | San Nicolás de los Arroyos | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 100 (ARS $3,991) | ARS $1,298 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 61 (ARS $2,445) | ARS $350 | + 599% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 238 (ARS $9,509) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 165 (ARS $6,589) | ARS $800 | + 724% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (ARS $833) | ARS $350 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (ARS $331) | ARS $2,483 | - 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (ARS $403) | ARS $100 | + 303% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,115 (ARS $124,362) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.72 (ARS $69) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 99 (ARS $3,942) | ARS $3,781 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (ARS $351) | ARS $153 | + 129% | |
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TOTAL | + 36% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 146 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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