Cost of living in Bauru, Brazil vs Arlington, Texas, United States
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Bauru (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 ($5.22) | $12 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($6) | $7 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.86 ($1.40) | $3.19 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.91 ($0.69) | $0.65 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($1.61) | $2.43 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.59 ($0.86) | $3.38 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 ($3.40) | $4.54 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.47 ($1.07) | $3.36 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.65 ($0.63) | $1.21 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.84 ($0.92) | $2.89 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 24 ($5.69) | $12 | - 52% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 ($1.43) | $1.87 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.51 ($0.60) | $1.52 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Bauru (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,218 ($529) | $1,423 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,105 ($264) | $1,022 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 232 ($55) | $167 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 994 ($237) | $1,022 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 618 ($147) | $628 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 212 ($51) | $87 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 66 ($16) | $36 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,790 ($427) | $317 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 402 ($96) | $128 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 16 ($3.81) | $8 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 ($3.25) | $19 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Bauru (Brazil) is about the same as in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 ($48) | $45 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 117 ($28) | $29 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 319 ($76) | $75 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 262 ($63) | $68 | - 8% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Bauru (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 67,745 ($16,161) | $20,263 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.70 ($0.88) | $0.65 | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 159 ($38) | $58 | - 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Bauru (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 ($4.84) | $5.74 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 ($13) | $37 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 249 ($59) | $115 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 13 ($3.15) | $7 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 ($2.16) | $2.98 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.80) | $4.21 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.87 ($1.16) | $2.80 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.65 ($0.63) | $1.45 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 23 ($5.39) | $16 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Bauru (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 72 ($17) | $35 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 30 ($7) | $22 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 125 ($30) | $150 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 107 ($26) | $48 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 ($4.27) | $8 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 ($1.72) | $3.97 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 ($1.75) | $4.43 | - 60% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,140 ($749) | $427 | + 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.07 ($0.26) | $0.31 | - 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 72 ($17) | $39 | - 56% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 ($1.90) | $7 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on November 15, 2019.
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Cost of living in Bauru (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,300 in Arlington, Texas you would need to make just about $2,341 (R$ 9,815) in Bauru.
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