- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Switzerland
- São José dos Campos
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in São José dos Campos, Brazil compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (CHF 5.62) | CHF 22 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (CHF 5.42) | CHF 13 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 12 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.61 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 1.91 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.26 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 6 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.50 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 3.16 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 9 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 11 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.47 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 4.15 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.72 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 3.15 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.53 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.01 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 16 (CHF 4.46) | CHF 16 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 2.40 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.34 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 2.10 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 72% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,178 (CHF 613) | CHF 2,316 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,742 (CHF 490) | CHF 1,575 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 131 (CHF 37) | CHF 225 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 907 (CHF 255) | CHF 1,323 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 658 (CHF 185) | CHF 1,000 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 65 (CHF 18) | CHF 80 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 92 (CHF 26) | CHF 35 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,645 (CHF 463) | CHF 511 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 380 (CHF 107) | CHF 150 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (CHF 5.92) | CHF 18 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (CHF 4.28) | CHF 29 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 192 (CHF 54) | CHF 103 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 227 (CHF 64) | CHF 95 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 351 (CHF 99) | CHF 140 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 280 (CHF 79) | CHF 155 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 67,000 (CHF 18,843) | CHF 30,950 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.98 (CHF 0.84) | CHF 1.62 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 110 (CHF 31) | CHF 91 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (CHF 8) | CHF 41 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (CHF 4.19) | CHF 13 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 31 (CHF 9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 179 (CHF 50) | CHF 93 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 24 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (CHF 2.81) | CHF 4.38 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (CHF 3.90) | CHF 4.20 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.69 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 2.00 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.54 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.60 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 34 (CHF 10) | CHF 53 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 95 (CHF 27) | CHF 53 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (CHF 10) | CHF 31 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 90 (CHF 25) | CHF 113 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 72 (CHF 20) | CHF 98 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 4.15 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 5.67 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.50 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 6.00 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,163 (CHF 889) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.75 (CHF 0.21) | CHF 0.33 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 144 (CHF 41) | CHF 54 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.67 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 8 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 419 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 7,200
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,802
(R$ 9,965)
in São José dos Campos.
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