Cost of living in São Carlos, Brazil vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Carlos (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (AU$5.65) | AU$17 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (AU$5.45) | AU$11 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (AU$1.77) | AU$4.99 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.05 (AU$0.69) | AU$1.27 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (AU$1.42) | AU$4.99 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.77 (AU$0.86) | AU$4.99 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (AU$2.80) | AU$10 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (AU$1.44) | AU$4.35 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.98 (AU$0.68) | AU$3.46 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.71 (AU$1.07) | AU$4.73 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (AU$1.53) | AU$3.13 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.76 (AU$0.86) | AU$1.79 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in São Carlos (Brazil) is 79% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,874 (AU$427) | AU$2,461 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,302 (AU$297) | AU$1,879 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 210 (AU$48) | AU$140 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,171 (AU$267) | AU$1,843 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 919 (AU$209) | AU$1,301 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 158 (AU$36) | AU$92 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 88 (AU$20) | AU$52 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,611 (AU$367) | AU$573 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 393 (AU$89) | AU$177 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (AU$4.63) | AU$12 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (AU$3.13) | AU$28 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in São Carlos (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 273 (AU$62) | AU$100 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 162 (AU$37) | AU$60 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 346 (AU$79) | AU$157 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 240 (AU$55) | AU$117 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in São Carlos (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,827 (AU$15,224) | AU$25,963 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.90 (AU$0.89) | AU$1.45 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 158 (AU$36) | AU$100 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 26 (AU$5.87) | AU$21 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in São Carlos (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (AU$3.47) | AU$12 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 227 (AU$52) | AU$71 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (AU$5.51) | AU$6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 7 (AU$1.57) | AU$4.60 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (AU$1.95) | AU$5.36 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.45 (AU$1.01) | AU$3.19 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.16 (AU$0.72) | AU$3.88 | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 (AU$5.51) | AU$25 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in São Carlos (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 75 (AU$17) | AU$52 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 24 (AU$5.47) | AU$27 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 97 (AU$22) | AU$162 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 125 (AU$29) | AU$108 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (AU$3.29) | AU$14 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (AU$1.43) | AU$4.46 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (AU$2.34) | AU$7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,101 (AU$706) | AU$594 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (AU$0.26) | AU$0.83 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 83 (AU$19) | AU$53 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (AU$1.64) | AU$27 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 203 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Carlos (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$6,700 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$2,251 (R$ 9,879) in São Carlos.
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