Cost of living in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil vs Miami, Florida, United States
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 ($5.11) | $18 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 ($4.89) | $9 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 ($1.64) | $4.44 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.55 ($0.64) | $0.83 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 ($1.41) | $3.61 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.46 ($0.98) | $5.36 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 19 ($3.48) | $5.95 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 ($1.35) | $3.53 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.90 ($0.88) | $1.63 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.21 ($0.94) | $4.82 | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 ($1.50) | $1.98 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.13 ($0.56) | $2.07 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 78% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,629 ($474) | $2,718 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,639 ($295) | $1,737 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 425 ($77) | $190 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,710 ($308) | $1,907 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,123 ($202) | $1,192 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 433 ($78) | $117 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 ($16) | $59 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,908 ($344) | $268 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 529 ($95) | $139 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 16 ($2.85) | $11 | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 ($3.32) | $20 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 178 ($32) | $50 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 152 ($27) | $39 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 438 ($79) | $104 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 235 ($42) | $94 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 97,514 ($17,582) | $23,351 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.00 ($0.72) | $0.74 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 223 ($40) | $73 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 ($5.64) | $25 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 ($2.91) | $7 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 72 ($13) | $27 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 262 ($47) | $111 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 ($3.50) | $7 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.20) | $4.26 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($2.74) | $5.99 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 ($1.29) | $5.26 | - 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.83 ($0.69) | $2.65 | - 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 ($7) | $25 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 91 ($16) | $46 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 54 ($10) | $28 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 150 ($27) | $141 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 178 ($32) | $92 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 ($5.16) | $17 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 ($2.11) | $5.07 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($1.83) | $6 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,887 ($521) | $401 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.22 ($0.22) | $1.00 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 133 ($24) | $44 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 ($1.50) | $8 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,900 in Miami, Florida you would need to make just about $2,880 (R$ 15,974) in São Bernardo do Campo.
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