Cost of living in Araraquara, Brazil vs Mendoza, Argentina
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Araraquara (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (ARS $385) | ARS $832 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (ARS $413) | ARS $483 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.87 (ARS $78) | ARS $150 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.38 (ARS $54) | ARS $68 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.79 (ARS $77) | ARS $141 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.84 (ARS $94) | ARS $68 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (ARS $199) | ARS $225 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.20 (ARS $84) | ARS $80 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.77 (ARS $44) | ARS $40 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (ARS $104) | ARS $64 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 (ARS $560) | ARS $235 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.86 (ARS $94) | ARS $136 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.23 (ARS $52) | ARS $44 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Araraquara (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,544 (ARS $40,816) | ARS $28,377 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,740 (ARS $27,918) | ARS $16,609 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 300 (ARS $4,814) | ARS $3,881 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,750 (ARS $28,080) | ARS $18,626 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,200 (ARS $19,255) | ARS $13,225 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ARS $2,798 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 55 (ARS $885) | ARS $1,514 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,249 (ARS $20,048) | ARS $31,038 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 500 (ARS $8,023) | ARS $11,472 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (ARS $473) | ARS $316 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (ARS $310) | ARS $180 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Araraquara (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 176 (ARS $2,821) | ARS $3,654 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 150 (ARS $2,407) | ARS $2,474 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 351 (ARS $5,626) | ARS $6,066 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 250 (ARS $4,005) | ARS $5,214 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Araraquara (Brazil) is 47% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 94,000 (ARS $1,508,301) | ARS $1,825,970 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.36 (ARS $70) | ARS $68 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 216 (ARS $3,470) | ARS $1,092 | + 218% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $380 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Araraquara (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 27 (ARS $440) | ARS $367 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (ARS $802) | ARS $767 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 236 (ARS $3,779) | ARS $1,056 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (ARS $359) | ARS $303 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (ARS $222) | ARS $142 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (ARS $243) | ARS $181 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.00 (ARS $80) | ARS $103 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.21 (ARS $51) | ARS $117 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (ARS $425) | ARS $412 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Araraquara (Brazil) is 57% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 82 (ARS $1,322) | ARS $1,069 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 48 (ARS $770) | ARS $796 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 300 (ARS $4,814) | ARS $2,244 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 124 (ARS $1,984) | ARS $2,130 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (ARS $232) | ARS $329 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (ARS $113) | ARS $194 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (ARS $159) | ARS $145 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,000 (ARS $48,137) | ARS $35,848 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.30 (ARS $37) | ARS $7 | + 415% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 110 (ARS $1,772) | ARS $1,785 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ARS $182 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 749 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ARS $99,707 (R$ 6,214) in Araraquara to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $83,000 in Mendoza.
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