Cost of living in Campinas, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in Campinas

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 13,949
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 6,272
  • Cost of living in Campinas is cheaper than in 44% of cities in Brazil (4 out of 9)
  • Cost of living in Campinas is cheaper than in 58% of cities in Latin America (15 out of 26)
  • Cost of living in Campinas is cheaper than in 85% of cities in the World (120 out of 141)
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List of prices in Campinas
Current as of Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 45
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R$ 43
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R$ 12
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R$ 5.74
12 eggs, large R$ 13
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 8
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 35
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R$ 14
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R$ 7
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R$ 9
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 55
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 10
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 5.21
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 4,175
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 3,145
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 413
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 3,244
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 2,379
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 394
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 103
40” flat screen tv R$ 1,884
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 498
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 31
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 23
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 339
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 336
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 538
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 355
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 137,889
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 6
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 243
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R$ 37
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R$ 24
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 50
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 369
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 13
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 15
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 24
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 8
Tube of toothpaste R$ 5.70
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 67
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 134
2 tickets to the movies R$ 62
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 350
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 241
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R$ 35
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R$ 18
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R$ 14
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R$ 3,036
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 1.42
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 129
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 10
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 397 prices entered by 36 different people.
Latest price update: June 18, 2025

Campinas position in our World Ranking

the world
120th
out of 141
latin america
15th
out of 26
brazil
4th
out of 9

Cheapest and most expensive products in Campinas compared to other cities:

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latin america
2nd
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4th
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4th

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