Cost of living in São Carlos, Brazil vs Dezhou, China
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Carlos (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Dezhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (30元) | 40元 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (29元) | 30元 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (9元) | 10元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.05 (3.73元) | 15元 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (8元) | 8元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.77 (4.62元) | 6.00元 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (15元) | 50元 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (8元) | 12元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.98 (3.65元) | 7元 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.71 (5.77元) | 4.00元 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (37元) | 100元 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (8元) | 7元 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.76 (4.60元) | 5.00元 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in São Carlos (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,874 (2,295元) | 2,200元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,302 (1,594元) | 1,500元 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 210 (257元) | 350元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,171 (1,434元) | 800元 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 919 (1,125元) | 500元 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 158 (193元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 88 (108元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,611 (1,972元) | 2,750元 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 393 (481元) | 500元 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (25元) | 40元 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (17元) | 25元 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in São Carlos (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Dezhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 273 (334元) | 400元 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 162 (199元) | 300元 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 346 (424元) | 600元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 240 (294元) | 800元 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in São Carlos (Brazil) is about the same as in Dezhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,827 (81,818元) | 130,000元 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.90 (4.77元) | 7元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 158 (193元) | 120元 | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 26 (32元) | 18元 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in São Carlos (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Dezhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (19元) | 30元 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (46元) | 30元 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 227 (278元) | 75元 | + 270% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (30元) | 30元 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 7 (8元) | 41元 | - 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (10元) | 25元 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.45 (5.44元) | 10元 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.16 (3.87元) | 10元 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 (30元) | 50元 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in São Carlos (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Dezhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 75 (92元) | 100元 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 24 (29元) | 80元 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 97 (118元) | 400元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 125 (154元) | 500元 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (18元) | 80元 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (8元) | 25元 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (13元) | 25元 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,101 (3,796元) | 3,000元 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (1.41元) | 0.20元 | + 607% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 83 (101元) | 250元 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (9元) | 20元 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 106 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Carlos (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Dezhou (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 7,200元 in Dezhou you would need to make just about 6,124元 (R$ 5,002) in São Carlos.
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