Cost of living in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 39 (CH$7,159) | CH$8,713 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 39 (CH$7,151) | CH$5,989 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 13 (CH$2,296) | CH$2,945 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.56 (CH$1,010) | CH$1,093 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (CH$2,308) | CH$2,229 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (CH$1,488) | CH$1,374 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (CH$4,634) | CH$7,470 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (CH$1,714) | CH$1,633 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (CH$1,176) | CH$1,071 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (CH$1,112) | CH$1,173 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (CH$8,423) | CH$5,570 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (CH$1,845) | CH$2,224 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.11 (CH$747) | CH$1,000 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,134 (CH$569,733) | CH$727,815 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,192 (CH$398,405) | CH$416,472 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 429 (CH$77,970) | CH$101,338 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,918 (CH$530,390) | CH$398,784 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,630 (CH$296,240) | CH$277,893 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 653 (CH$118,648) | CH$49,438 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (CH$16,111) | CH$21,073 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,818 (CH$330,456) | CH$289,383 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 665 (CH$120,867) | CH$65,560 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 (CH$5,546) | CH$8,285 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (CH$3,545) | CH$5,977 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 207 (CH$37,650) | CH$49,262 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 235 (CH$42,698) | CH$27,637 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 375 (CH$68,131) | CH$59,494 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 291 (CH$52,930) | CH$68,941 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 33% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 119,161 (CH$21,660,865) | CH$20,974,100 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.37 (CH$976) | CH$1,026 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 245 (CH$44,587) | CH$23,859 | + 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 48 (CH$8,717) | CH$13,290 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (CH$3,053) | CH$3,856 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 (CH$10,184) | CH$6,295 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 243 (CH$44,199) | CH$25,728 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (CH$3,228) | CH$4,264 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (CH$2,290) | CH$2,807 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (CH$3,228) | CH$2,090 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (CH$1,362) | CH$1,175 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (CH$1,218) | CH$1,471 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 53 (CH$9,686) | CH$9,240 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 127 (CH$23,171) | CH$19,040 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (CH$10,676) | CH$8,019 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 172 (CH$31,240) | CH$24,942 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 239 (CH$43,527) | CH$35,338 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (CH$4,784) | CH$10,013 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (CH$2,455) | CH$2,641 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (CH$2,001) | CH$2,844 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,654 (CH$482,416) | CH$577,701 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.33 (CH$242) | CH$71 | + 243% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 118 (CH$21,536) | CH$25,884 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 13 (CH$2,289) | CH$3,812 | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 438 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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