Cost of living in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil)
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| Food | + 149% | |||
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| Food in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (R$ 128) | R$ 32 | + 295% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (R$ 65) | R$ 37 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.62 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (R$ 5.74) | R$ 4.69 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.39 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.17 (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 25 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.38 (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.20 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.58 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.22 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 86) | R$ 41 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.55 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.32 | + 232% | |
| Housing | + 347% | |||
| Housing in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 347% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,712 (R$ 15,488) | R$ 2,990 | + 418% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,161 (R$ 12,342) | R$ 1,731 | + 613% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (R$ 1,183) | R$ 649 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,089 (R$ 11,929) | R$ 2,695 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,535 (R$ 8,765) | R$ 1,716 | + 411% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $160 (R$ 914) | R$ 652 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (R$ 368) | R$ 79 | + 367% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $261 (R$ 1,488) | R$ 1,813 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (R$ 744) | R$ 681 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (R$ 73) | R$ 28 | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $47 (R$ 266) | R$ 20 | + 1257% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (R$ 248) | R$ 250 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (R$ 184) | R$ 218 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (R$ 613) | R$ 388 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (R$ 676) | R$ 326 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,106 (R$ 154,796) | R$ 120,719 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (R$ 4.92) | R$ 5.86 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $66 (R$ 375) | R$ 259 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (R$ 103) | R$ 59 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 46) | R$ 29 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (R$ 94) | R$ 42 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (R$ 579) | R$ 253 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 41) | R$ 32 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.55 (R$ 32) | R$ 24 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.61 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.04 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (R$ 148) | R$ 49 | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (R$ 287) | R$ 107 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (R$ 160) | R$ 62 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $257 (R$ 1,469) | R$ 135 | + 989% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (R$ 574) | R$ 207 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (R$ 83) | R$ 27 | + 205% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.87 (R$ 33) | R$ 16 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 8 | + 353% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $512 (R$ 2,922) | R$ 2,516 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.43 (R$ 2.46) | R$ 1.52 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (R$ 188) | R$ 102 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 48) | R$ 12 | + 301% | |
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TOTAL | + 133% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 504 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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