- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Iran
- Sao Jose do Rio Preto
- Ahvaz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil compared to Ahvaz, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 55% | |||
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Food in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 55% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (﷼ 241,266) | ﷼ 190,642 | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 25 (﷼ 307,172) | ﷼ 132,821 | + 131% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.71 (﷼ 69,233) | ﷼ 54,872 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.73 (﷼ 33,049) | ﷼ 31,203 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.01 (﷼ 60,771) | ﷼ 84,308 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.01 (﷼ 48,633) | ﷼ 25,128 | + 94% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (﷼ 155,304) | ﷼ 71,250 | + 118% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.86 (﷼ 58,942) | ﷼ 28,947 | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.64 (﷼ 32,064) | ﷼ 20,526 | + 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.15 (﷼ 38,234) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (﷼ 437,603) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.88 (﷼ 71,312) | ﷼ 23,750 | + 200% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.86 (﷼ 34,625) | ﷼ 9,500 | + 264% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,643 (﷼ 19,919,318) | ﷼ 14,847,200 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,200 (﷼ 14,549,738) | ﷼ 12,531,400 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 240 (﷼ 2,909,948) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 191% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,218 (﷼ 14,767,984) | ﷼ 11,578,900 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 848 (﷼ 10,287,610) | ﷼ 5,890,570 | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 198 (﷼ 2,400,707) | ﷼ 875,000 | + 174% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 67 (﷼ 812,187) | ﷼ 368,421 | + 120% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,950 (﷼ 23,643,324) | ﷼ 21,052,600 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 355 (﷼ 4,304,297) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (﷼ 154,886) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (﷼ 172,778) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 198 (﷼ 2,398,973) | ﷼ 1,315,790 | + 82% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 161 (﷼ 1,956,127) | ﷼ 2,276,320 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 393 (﷼ 4,769,077) | ﷼ 2,785,710 | + 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 173 (﷼ 2,101,625) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 134% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 68,971 (﷼ 836,263,142) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.55 (﷼ 43,100) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 331% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 116 (﷼ 1,411,676) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (﷼ 414,938) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 117% | |||
Personal Care in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 117% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (﷼ 211,318) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 323% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 31 (﷼ 375,868) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 196 (﷼ 2,376,457) | ﷼ 180,000 | + 1220% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 10 (﷼ 122,763) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (﷼ 102,960) | ﷼ 137,500 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (﷼ 160,305) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 100% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.87 (﷼ 59,068) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 294% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.10 (﷼ 37,613) | ﷼ 60,000 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 23 (﷼ 282,911) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 183% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 49% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 74 (﷼ 901,781) | ﷼ 375,000 | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 39 (﷼ 476,908) | ﷼ 450,000 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 107 (﷼ 1,293,314) | ﷼ 560,000 | + 131% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 157 (﷼ 1,899,553) | ﷼ 650,000 | + 192% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 (﷼ 159,355) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (﷼ 80,543) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 6 (﷼ 76,710) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,326 (﷼ 28,207,819) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | + 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.55 (﷼ 18,807) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 99 (﷼ 1,200,148) | ﷼ 553,571 | + 117% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (﷼ 82,954) | ﷼ 120,000 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 58,819,347
(R$ 4,851)
in Sao Jose do Rio Preto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 43,100,000
in Ahvaz.
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