Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 217% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil)
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| Food | + 198% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 198% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (R$ 132) | R$ 34 | + 287% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (R$ 70) | R$ 37 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (R$ 49) | R$ 12 | + 311% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.76 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (R$ 37) | R$ 13 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (R$ 36) | R$ 7 | + 385% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (R$ 69) | R$ 25 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.59 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.48 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.58 | + 164% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.98 (R$ 24) | R$ 6 | + 268% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R$ 96) | R$ 41 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.97 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.27 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.32 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 500% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 500% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,544 (R$ 26,985) | R$ 2,990 | + 802% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,268 (R$ 19,407) | R$ 1,731 | + 1021% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (R$ 1,182) | R$ 649 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,643 (R$ 15,700) | R$ 2,695 | + 483% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,070 (R$ 12,293) | R$ 1,716 | + 616% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $120 (R$ 714) | R$ 652 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (R$ 335) | R$ 84 | + 301% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 (R$ 1,657) | R$ 1,813 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (R$ 791) | R$ 638 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (R$ 74) | R$ 27 | + 177% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $38 (R$ 227) | R$ 20 | + 1057% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $73 (R$ 435) | R$ 250 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $59 (R$ 352) | R$ 218 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $114 (R$ 677) | R$ 308 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $182 (R$ 1,081) | R$ 326 | + 231% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,613 (R$ 181,814) | R$ 120,719 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (R$ 5.34) | R$ 5.67 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $130 (R$ 771) | R$ 259 | + 197% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (R$ 127) | R$ 59 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (R$ 81) | R$ 42 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (R$ 636) | R$ 244 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (R$ 46) | R$ 32 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.28 (R$ 31) | R$ 12 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.99 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.04 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 (R$ 238) | R$ 49 | + 384% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Washington D.C. | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (R$ 363) | R$ 107 | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (R$ 180) | R$ 62 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $390 (R$ 2,318) | R$ 135 | + 1619% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $105 (R$ 624) | R$ 207 | + 202% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (R$ 94) | R$ 27 | + 247% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.47 (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (R$ 53) | R$ 10 | + 436% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $525 (R$ 3,115) | R$ 2,516 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (R$ 1.10) | R$ 1.52 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $103 (R$ 611) | R$ 103 | + 496% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (R$ 77) | R$ 12 | + 540% | |
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TOTAL | + 217% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 607 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2025.
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