Cost of living in Osasco (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
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| Food in Osasco (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Osasco (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 24 ($4.26) | $16 | 73% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 27 ($4.78) | $9 | 46% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 7 ($1.21) | $4.47 | 73% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 3.28 ($0.57) | $1.07 | 46% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 8 ($1.43) | $3.00 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 5.32 ($0.93) | $3.28 | 72% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 15 ($2.58) | $4.96 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 5.42 ($0.95) | $3.11 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 3.17 ($0.55) | $1.07 | 48% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 4.27 ($0.75) | $1.89 | 60% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 35 ($6) | $15 | 58% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 7 ($1.26) | $1.97 | 36% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 2.96 ($0.52) | $2.04 | 75% |
| Housing in Osasco (Brazil) is 74% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Osasco (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 3,295 ($576) | $2,140 | 73% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 2,041 ($357) | $1,593 | 78% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 288 ($50) | $209 | 76% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,026 ($354) | $1,510 | 77% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,317 ($230) | $1,174 | 80% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 449 ($79) | $148 | 47% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 73 ($13) | $57 | 77% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,762 ($308) | $419 | 26% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 398 ($70) | $100 | 30% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 19 ($3.29) | $15 | 79% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 15 ($2.67) | $15 | 82% |
| Clothes in Osasco (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Osasco (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 202 ($35) | $44 | 20% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 170 ($30) | $36 | 18% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 381 ($67) | $78 | 14% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 235 ($41) | $101 | 59% |
| Transportation in Osasco (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Osasco (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 77,480 ($13,551) | $22,165 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.04 ($0.71) | $0.64 | 10% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 225 ($39) | $85 | 54% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 52 ($9) | $33 | 72% |
| Personal Care in Osasco (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Osasco (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 14 ($2.43) | $10 | 76% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 50 ($9) | $21 | 57% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 183 ($32) | $124 | 74% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 12 ($2.05) | $10 | 79% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 11 ($1.93) | $3.45 | 44% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 15 ($2.57) | $5.59 | 54% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 5.94 ($1.04) | $5.14 | 80% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.44 ($0.60) | $1.80 | 67% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 32 ($5.57) | $24 | 77% |
| Entertainment in Osasco (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Osasco (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 94 ($16) | $55 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 47 ($8) | $26 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 132 ($23) | $155 | 85% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 218 ($38) | $65 | 41% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 29 ($5.13) | $10 | 48% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 9 ($1.62) | $4.12 | 61% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 10 ($1.74) | $5.16 | 66% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 2,986 ($522) | $430 | 21% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.42 ($0.25) | $0.10 | 152% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 91 ($16) | $36 | 56% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 8 ($1.36) | $9 | 85% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,000 in Newark, New Jersey you would need to make just about $2,775 (R$ 15,868) in Osasco.