Cost of living in São Carlos, Brazil vs Aveiro, Portugal
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in São Carlos (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (€3.67) | €8 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (€3.54) | €6 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.15) | €2.68 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.05 (€0.45) | €0.66 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (€0.92) | €1.79 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.77 (€0.56) | €1.13 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (€1.82) | €3.70 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (€0.94) | €1.20 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.98 (€0.44) | €1.14 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.71 (€0.70) | €1.12 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (€4.44) | €4.38 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€0.99) | €1.81 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.76 (€0.56) | €0.78 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in São Carlos (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,874 (€277) | €593 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,302 (€193) | €411 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 210 (€31) | €113 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,171 (€173) | €435 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 919 (€136) | €342 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 158 (€23) | €70 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 88 (€13) | €18 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,611 (€238) | €405 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 393 (€58) | €91 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (€3.01) | €4.94 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (€2.03) | €7 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in São Carlos (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 273 (€40) | €76 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 162 (€24) | €27 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 346 (€51) | €93 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 240 (€36) | €67 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in São Carlos (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,827 (€9,886) | €25,715 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.90 (€0.58) | €1.39 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 158 (€23) | €33 | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 26 (€3.81) | €14 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in São Carlos (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (€2.25) | €6 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (€5.53) | €7 | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 227 (€34) | €57 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (€3.58) | €3.88 | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 7 (€1.02) | €3.81 | - 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (€1.27) | €4.09 | - 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.45 (€0.66) | €1.05 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.16 (€0.47) | €2.71 | - 83% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 (€3.58) | €11 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in São Carlos (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 75 (€11) | €25 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 24 (€3.55) | €13 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 97 (€14) | €41 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 125 (€19) | €32 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (€2.13) | €4.96 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (€0.93) | €1.40 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (€1.52) | €2.57 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,101 (€459) | €528 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (€0.17) | €0.24 | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 83 (€12) | €44 | - 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (€1.06) | €4.44 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Carlos (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,600 in Aveiro you would need to make just about €831 (R$ 5,618) in São Carlos.
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