Cost of living in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 56% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 34% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 (Rp 112,943) | Rp 37,703 | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 39 (Rp 118,404) | Rp 39,973 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 14 (Rp 40,656) | Rp 23,165 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.59 (Rp 16,780) | Rp 18,049 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (Rp 36,979) | Rp 25,211 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 (Rp 25,533) | Rp 12,594 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (Rp 76,835) | Rp 78,572 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (Rp 25,433) | Rp 30,473 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.51 (Rp 16,545) | Rp 16,198 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (Rp 20,482) | Rp 33,369 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 48 (Rp 143,268) | Rp 282,418 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (Rp 27,752) | Rp 17,656 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.73 (Rp 11,200) | Rp 9,887 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 109% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,941 (Rp 8,834,306) | Rp 4,295,600 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,922 (Rp 5,772,184) | Rp 2,665,520 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 429 (Rp 1,288,358) | Rp 300,000 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,014 (Rp 9,052,733) | Rp 2,905,070 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,567 (Rp 4,705,581) | Rp 1,799,060 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 653 (Rp 1,960,517) | Rp 227,889 | + 760% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 92 (Rp 277,690) | Rp 253,012 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,925 (Rp 5,780,805) | Rp 4,654,350 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 548 (Rp 1,645,119) | Rp 1,792,990 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 34 (Rp 102,800) | Rp 59,293 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (Rp 58,347) | Rp 50,000 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 207 (Rp 622,129) | Rp 727,948 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 264 (Rp 794,438) | Rp 537,077 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 375 (Rp 1,125,779) | Rp 795,224 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 291 (Rp 874,612) | Rp 960,755 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 93% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 109,768 (Rp 329,706,932) | Rp 362,000,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.48 (Rp 16,472) | Rp 9,406 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 242 (Rp 727,600) | Rp 225,665 | + 222% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 48 (Rp 144,034) | Rp 63,726 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 57% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (Rp 50,454) | Rp 82,500 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 (Rp 168,286) | Rp 17,000 | + 890% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 243 (Rp 730,331) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (Rp 53,336) | Rp 21,455 | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Rp 35,456) | Rp 17,198 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (Rp 51,116) | Rp 39,875 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (Rp 20,160) | Rp 9,974 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (Rp 20,423) | Rp 10,748 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 54 (Rp 162,526) | Rp 25,000 | + 550% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| São José dos Campos | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 127 (Rp 382,881) | Rp 166,567 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 56 (Rp 166,907) | Rp 73,691 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 172 (Rp 516,205) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 239 (Rp 719,226) | Rp 236,724 | + 204% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (Rp 79,057) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (Rp 40,561) | Rp 40,757 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Rp 32,864) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,104 (Rp 9,322,913) | Rp 22,000,000 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.44 (Rp 4,330) | Rp 2,250 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 118 (Rp 353,346) | Rp 365,376 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (Rp 37,160) | Rp 17,935 | + 107% | |
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TOTAL | + 56% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 398 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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