Cost of living in São Carlos, Brazil vs Ghaziabad, India
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Carlos (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (₨338) | ₨524 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (₨327) | ₨232 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (₨106) | ₨178 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.05 (₨42) | ₨53 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (₨85) | ₨74 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.77 (₨51) | ₨38 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (₨168) | ₨147 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (₨86) | ₨133 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.98 (₨41) | ₨19 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.71 (₨64) | ₨109 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (₨409) | ₨819 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (₨91) | ₨75 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.76 (₨51) | ₨27 | + 89% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in São Carlos (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,874 (₨25,581) | ₨21,065 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,302 (₨17,768) | ₨15,843 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 210 (₨2,861) | ₨3,761 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,171 (₨15,982) | ₨28,261 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 919 (₨12,545) | ₨9,442 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 158 (₨2,151) | ₨3,583 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 88 (₨1,199) | ₨967 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,611 (₨21,987) | ₨36,957 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 393 (₨5,359) | ₨11,203 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (₨277) | ₨332 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (₨188) | ₨148 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in São Carlos (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 273 (₨3,723) | ₨2,276 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 162 (₨2,215) | ₨2,500 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 346 (₨4,727) | ₨3,034 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 240 (₨3,278) | ₨2,269 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in São Carlos (Brazil) is 32% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,827 (₨912,135) | ₨734,341 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.90 (₨53) | ₨67 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 158 (₨2,157) | ₨1,157 | + 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 26 (₨351) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in São Carlos (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (₨208) | ₨174 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (₨510) | ₨500 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 227 (₨3,094) | ₨500 | + 519% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (₨330) | ₨250 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 7 (₨94) | ₨152 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (₨117) | ₨189 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.45 (₨61) | ₨106 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.16 (₨43) | ₨73 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 (₨330) | ₨190 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in São Carlos (Brazil) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 75 (₨1,030) | ₨1,199 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 24 (₨327) | ₨451 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 97 (₨1,318) | ₨1,423 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 125 (₨1,713) | ₨1,473 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (₨197) | ₨525 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (₨86) | ₨164 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (₨140) | ₨177 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,101 (₨42,323) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (₨16) | ₨2.83 | + 457% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 83 (₨1,128) | ₨2,533 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (₨98) | ₨187 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 142 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Carlos (Brazil) is 4% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨59,546 (R$ 4,363) in São Carlos to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨57,000 in Ghaziabad.
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