- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ireland
- São Bernardo do Campo
- Limerick
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) and Limerick (Ireland)
| Food | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Limerick (Ireland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 12.50 (€4.29) | €10.40 | 59% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 15.25 (€5.24) | €6.83 | 23% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 3 (€1.03) | €4.50 | 77% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 1.85 (€0.64) | €0.90 | 29% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.15 (€1.08) | €5.33 | 80% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 2.27 (€0.78) | €2.50 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 7 (€2.40) | €12.93 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.40 (€1.17) | €4.00 | 71% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2 (€0.69) | €2.40 | 71% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.40 (€0.82) | €1.85 | 55% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 18 (€6.18) | €10.67 | 42% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 2.60 (€0.89) | €2.05 | 56% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3 (€1.03) | €2.90 | 64% |
| Housing | 67% | ||
| Housing in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Limerick (Ireland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 1,833 (€629) | €2,213 | 72% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 200 (€69) | €197 | 65% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 62 (€21) | €47 | 55% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,933 (€664) | €2,210 | 70% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €480 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10.67 | - |
| Clothes | 108% | ||
| Clothes in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 108% more expensive than in Limerick (Ireland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 120 (€41) | €85 | 52% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 203 (€70) | €17.50 | 299% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 285 (€98) | €40 | 145% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 150 (€52) | €25 | 106% |
| Transportation | 16% | ||
| Transportation in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Limerick (Ireland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,000 (€22,318) | €21,000 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.60 (€0.89) | €1.57 | 43% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 107 (€37) | €45 | 19% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €24 | - |
| Personal Care | 30% | ||
| Personal Care in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Limerick (Ireland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 15 (€5.15) | €6.30 | 18% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 5.20 (€1.79) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 5.70 (€1.96) | €2 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (€2.75) | €2.43 | 13% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 1.80 (€0.62) | €2.25 | 73% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 18 (€6.18) | €36 | 83% |
| Entertainment | 49% | ||
| Entertainment in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Limerick (Ireland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 55 (€18.88) | €83 | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (€12.36) | €17.25 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 80 (€27) | €100 | 72% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 170 (€58) | €75 | 22% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (€7.73) | €7.50 | 3% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.70 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 4.50 (€1.55) | €4.13 | 63% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 510 (€175) | €490 | 64% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1 (€0.34) | €0.22 | 56% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 113 (€39) | €40 | 3% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 3.88 (€1.33) | €8.78 | 85% |
| TOTAL | 50% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 197 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Limerick (Ireland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,750
in Limerick
you would need to make just about €1,883
(R$ 5,484)
in São Bernardo do Campo.