Cost of living in Guarulhos, Brazil compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 ($8) | $10 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 ($7) | $7 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($2.07) | $3.25 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.74 ($0.81) | $0.72 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 ($1.80) | $2.60 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.12 ($1.51) | $2.49 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 ($4.82) | $4.93 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 ($1.83) | $3.00 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.74 ($1.11) | $1.22 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.31 ($0.98) | $1.75 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 28 ($8) | $8 | + 3% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 ($1.80) | $1.82 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.82 ($0.83) | $1.81 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,145 ($633) | $1,164 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,343 ($397) | $992 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 194 ($57) | $138 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,429 ($422) | $806 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,072 ($316) | $650 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 131 ($39) | $117 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 87 ($26) | $36 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,586 ($468) | $434 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 454 ($134) | $134 | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 ($3.73) | $8 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 ($3.60) | $18 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 116 ($34) | $40 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 110 ($32) | $44 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 270 ($80) | $68 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 197 ($58) | $93 | - 38% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 44% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 71,625 ($21,144) | $20,708 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.08 ($0.91) | $0.59 | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 193 ($57) | $28 | + 108% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 ($10) | $16 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 ($4.28) | $5.08 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 35 ($10) | $22 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 100 ($30) | $87 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 15 ($4.36) | $6 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 ($3.16) | $3.78 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 ($3.79) | $4.71 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.68 ($1.38) | $2.34 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.03 ($0.89) | $1.95 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 ($8) | $16 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 72 ($21) | $37 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 ($14) | $22 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 228 ($67) | $114 | - 41% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 164 ($48) | $40 | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 ($7) | $9 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 ($2.36) | $3.97 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($3.04) | $4.00 | - 24% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,550 ($753) | $435 | + 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.73 ($0.51) | $0.10 | + 409% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 105 ($31) | $35 | - 12% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 ($2.23) | $7 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,500
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $2,881
(R$ 9,759)
in Guarulhos.
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