Cost of living in São Carlos (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Lille (France)
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| Food in São Carlos (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
|---|---|---|
| São Carlos (Brazil) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| 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 in São Carlos (Brazil) is 71% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| São Carlos (Brazil) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| 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 in São Carlos (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| São Carlos (Brazil) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| 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 in São Carlos (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| São Carlos (Brazil) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| 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 in São Carlos (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| São Carlos (Brazil) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| 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 in São Carlos (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| São Carlos (Brazil) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| 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% |
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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.