Cost of living in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil)
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| Food | + 117% | |||
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| Food in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bakersfield, California | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (R$ 101) | R$ 32 | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 52) | R$ 37 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.48 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.82 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.01 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.30 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 40) | R$ 25 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.52 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.45 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.58 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.11 (R$ 18) | R$ 6 | + 181% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R$ 93) | R$ 41 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.18 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.91 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.32 | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bakersfield, California | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,589 (R$ 9,226) | R$ 2,990 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,260 (R$ 7,319) | R$ 1,731 | + 323% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (R$ 895) | R$ 649 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,222 (R$ 7,097) | R$ 2,695 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $849 (R$ 4,929) | R$ 1,716 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $84 (R$ 485) | R$ 652 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (R$ 288) | R$ 79 | + 265% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $377 (R$ 2,190) | R$ 1,813 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (R$ 693) | R$ 681 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (R$ 74) | R$ 28 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (R$ 178) | R$ 20 | + 806% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bakersfield, California | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (R$ 352) | R$ 250 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $67 (R$ 390) | R$ 218 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (R$ 537) | R$ 388 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $163 (R$ 949) | R$ 326 | + 191% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bakersfield, California | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,321 (R$ 147,039) | R$ 120,719 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.09 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.86 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $46 (R$ 266) | R$ 259 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $28 (R$ 165) | R$ 59 | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bakersfield, California | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 47) | R$ 29 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (R$ 133) | R$ 42 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (R$ 626) | R$ 253 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (R$ 49) | R$ 32 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.90 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.19 (R$ 30) | R$ 24 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.36 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.04 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (R$ 129) | R$ 49 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bakersfield, California | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (R$ 283) | R$ 107 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (R$ 151) | R$ 62 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $101 (R$ 585) | R$ 135 | + 333% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (R$ 409) | R$ 207 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (R$ 75) | R$ 27 | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.11 (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (R$ 43) | R$ 8 | + 414% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (R$ 2,482) | R$ 2,516 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (R$ 1.72) | R$ 1.52 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (R$ 179) | R$ 102 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (R$ 60) | R$ 12 | + 403% | |
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TOTAL | + 87% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 355 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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