Cost of living in Guarulhos, Brazil vs Newark, New Jersey, United States
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 ($4.40) | $15 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 ($4.42) | $9 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($1.20) | $4.38 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.99 ($0.53) | $1.04 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 ($1.10) | $3.13 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 ($1.11) | $3.28 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 ($2.90) | $5.24 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 ($1.13) | $3.10 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.24 ($0.76) | $1.07 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.67 ($0.66) | $3.23 | - 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 ($5.38) | $14 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($1.20) | $1.98 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.84 ($0.51) | $2.08 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 79% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,543 ($454) | $2,036 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,471 ($263) | $1,507 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 207 ($37) | $185 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,514 ($270) | $1,512 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,093 ($195) | $1,164 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 171 ($31) | $132 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 93 ($17) | $67 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,833 ($327) | $402 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 483 ($86) | $100 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 ($2.69) | $16 | - 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 ($2.46) | $16 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 140 ($25) | $45 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 111 ($20) | $34 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 305 ($54) | $79 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 212 ($38) | $97 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 72,453 ($12,940) | $22,280 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.64 ($0.65) | $0.64 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 205 ($37) | $83 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 ($6) | $32 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 73% | |||
Personal Care in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 73% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 ($2.42) | $11 | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 ($7) | $22 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 120 ($21) | $101 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 ($3.39) | $15 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.12) | $3.49 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 ($2.30) | $7 | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.22 ($0.93) | $5.32 | - 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.08 ($0.55) | $2.27 | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 ($4.74) | $25 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 ($14) | $52 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 ($9) | $27 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 238 ($43) | $168 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 153 ($27) | $65 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 ($3.73) | $10 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 ($1.48) | $4.12 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($1.75) | $5.24 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,489 ($444) | $430 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.73 ($0.31) | $0.10 | + 214% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 115 ($20) | $33 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 ($1.47) | $9 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,600 in Newark, New Jersey you would need to make just about $2,013 (R$ 11,270) in Guarulhos.
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