Cost of living in Guarulhos, Brazil compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 ($8) | $10 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 ($7) | $7 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($2.11) | $3.24 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.94 ($0.94) | $0.73 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.98 ($1.91) | $2.60 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.40 ($1.73) | $2.62 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 ($4.85) | $5.38 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.80 ($1.85) | $3.07 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.91 ($1.25) | $1.27 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.70 ($1.18) | $1.75 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 28 ($9) | $8 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.96 ($1.90) | $2.12 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.55 ($0.82) | $1.83 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,055 ($656) | $1,164 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,339 ($428) | $992 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 194 ($62) | $141 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,283 ($410) | $806 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 863 ($276) | $650 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 131 ($42) | $112 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 ($27) | $36 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,395 ($446) | $429 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 444 ($142) | $145 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 11 ($3.50) | $8 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 9 ($2.94) | $17 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 110 ($35) | $40 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 102 ($32) | $44 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 256 ($82) | $68 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 184 ($59) | $93 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 63% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 71,142 ($22,715) | $20,708 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.04 ($0.97) | $0.55 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 188 ($60) | $28 | + 118% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 ($5.44) | $5.39 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 ($13) | $22 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 91 ($29) | $80 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 13 ($4.28) | $5.91 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 ($3.31) | $3.63 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 ($4.00) | $5.06 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.57 ($1.46) | $3.37 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.02 ($0.96) | $1.97 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 ($8) | $16 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 62 ($20) | $39 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 42 ($13) | $22 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 76 ($24) | $111 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 164 ($52) | $40 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 ($3.40) | $3.97 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 ($3.03) | $4.00 | - 24% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $479 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.02 ($0.64) | $0.10 | + 544% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 ($43) | $35 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 ($2.64) | $7 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 535 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,800
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $3,355
(R$ 10,508)
in Guarulhos.
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