- Cost of Living
- Brazil
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- São José dos Campos
- Ahmedabad
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Cost of living in São José dos Campos, Brazil compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 60% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (₨357) | ₨120 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (₨344) | ₨170 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (₨124) | ₨94 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.46 (₨62) | ₨53 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.26 (₨76) | ₨58 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.50 (₨98) | ₨35 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 9 (₨163) | ₨152 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.47 (₨62) | ₨109 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.72 (₨102) | ₨42 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.53 (₨81) | ₨123 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 16 (₨283) | ₨425 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (₨118) | ₨76 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.34 (₨77) | ₨26 | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 54% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,178 (₨38,828) | ₨18,300 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,742 (₨31,062) | ₨13,182 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 131 (₨2,328) | ₨3,417 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 907 (₨16,164) | ₨8,000 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 658 (₨11,722) | ₨5,227 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 65 (₨1,164) | ₨1,708 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 92 (₨1,644) | ₨1,044 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,654 (₨29,494) | ₨25,816 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 430 (₨7,670) | ₨9,353 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (₨363) | ₨380 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (₨290) | ₨371 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 123% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 192 (₨3,427) | ₨1,900 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 227 (₨4,041) | ₨1,720 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 351 (₨6,260) | ₨3,011 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 280 (₨4,992) | ₨2,125 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 116% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 67,000 (₨1,194,432) | ₨600,000 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.98 (₨53) | ₨73 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 110 (₨1,960) | ₨300 | + 553% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 (₨551) | ₨236 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (₨266) | ₨94 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 31 (₨559) | ₨492 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 185 (₨3,294) | ₨3,466 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 23 (₨413) | ₨307 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (₨180) | ₨142 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (₨244) | ₨186 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.47 (₨98) | ₨164 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.35 (₨60) | ₨83 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (₨626) | ₨200 | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 86% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 100 (₨1,774) | ₨712 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (₨642) | ₨400 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 126 (₨2,249) | ₨2,372 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 72 (₨1,287) | ₨500 | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (₨502) | ₨572 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 4.15 (₨74) | ₨61 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.50 (₨98) | ₨100 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,100 (₨55,256) | ₨42,999 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.75 (₨13) | ₨0.94 | + 1322% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 144 (₨2,571) | ₨1,121 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.67 (₨101) | ₨120 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
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