Cost of living in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 39 ($b55) | $b66 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 39 ($b55) | $b51 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 13 ($b18) | $b15 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.56 ($b8) | $b7 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 ($b18) | $b12 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 ($b11) | $b8 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 ($b36) | $b19 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 ($b13) | $b12 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 ($b9) | $b8 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 ($b9) | $b11 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 ($b65) | $b55 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 ($b14) | $b11 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.11 ($b5.75) | $b5.29 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,134 ($b4,387) | $b4,501 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,192 ($b3,068) | $b3,009 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 429 ($b600) | $b306 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,918 ($b4,084) | $b3,532 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,630 ($b2,281) | $b2,088 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 653 ($b914) | $b238 | + 284% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 ($b124) | $b145 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,818 ($b2,544) | $b2,477 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 665 ($b931) | $b955 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 ($b43) | $b40 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 ($b27) | $b28 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is about the same as in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 207 ($b290) | $b393 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 235 ($b329) | $b286 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 375 ($b525) | $b655 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 291 ($b408) | $b569 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 85% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 119,161 ($b166,784) | $b100,672 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.37 ($b8) | $b4.08 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 245 ($b343) | $b166 | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 48 ($b67) | $b62 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 ($b24) | $b34 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 ($b78) | $b29 | + 175% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 243 ($b340) | $b138 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 ($b25) | $b40 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 ($b18) | $b24 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 ($b25) | $b25 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 ($b10) | $b9 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 ($b9) | $b13 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 53 ($b75) | $b59 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 127 ($b178) | $b49 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 ($b82) | $b93 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 172 ($b241) | $b193 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 239 ($b335) | $b290 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 ($b37) | $b44 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 ($b19) | $b27 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($b15) | $b18 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,654 ($b3,714) | $b3,463 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.33 ($b1.86) | $b1.13 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 118 ($b166) | $b372 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 13 ($b18) | $b17 | + 4% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 767 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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