Cost of living in São Carlos, Brazil vs Lille, France
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in São Carlos (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (€3.66) | €15 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (€3.53) | €8 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.14) | €5.83 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.05 (€0.45) | €1.12 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (€0.92) | €3.32 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.77 (€0.56) | €1.98 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (€1.82) | €7 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (€0.93) | €1.94 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.98 (€0.44) | €1.79 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.71 (€0.70) | €2.25 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (€4.43) | €6 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€0.99) | €1.70 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.76 (€0.55) | €1.06 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in São Carlos (Brazil) is 71% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,874 (€277) | €1,120 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,302 (€192) | €841 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 210 (€31) | €118 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,171 (€173) | €657 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 919 (€136) | €543 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 158 (€23) | €75 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 88 (€13) | €28 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,611 (€238) | €322 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 393 (€58) | €91 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (€3.00) | €10 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (€2.03) | €13 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in São Carlos (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 273 (€40) | €92 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 162 (€24) | €37 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 346 (€51) | €89 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 240 (€35) | €90 | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in São Carlos (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,827 (€9,861) | €22,770 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.90 (€0.58) | €1.41 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 158 (€23) | €51 | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 26 (€3.80) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in São Carlos (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (€2.25) | €5.32 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (€5.52) | €4.13 | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 227 (€33) | €24 | + 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (€3.57) | €3.81 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 7 (€1.02) | €3.42 | - 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (€1.26) | €3.93 | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.45 (€0.66) | €1.60 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.16 (€0.47) | €2.23 | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 (€3.57) | €23 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in São Carlos (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 75 (€11) | €37 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 24 (€3.54) | €21 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 97 (€14) | €79 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 125 (€19) | €47 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (€2.13) | €8 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (€0.93) | €3.07 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (€1.52) | €5.26 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,101 (€458) | €441 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (€0.17) | €0.22 | - 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 83 (€12) | €35 | - 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (€1.06) | €7 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Carlos (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,100 in Lille you would need to make just about €1,230 (R$ 8,334) in São Carlos.
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