Cost of living in São José dos Campos, Brazil vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 31 (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (AU$6) | AU$11 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (AU$1.51) | AU$4.99 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.72 (AU$0.85) | AU$1.27 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (AU$1.80) | AU$4.99 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (AU$1.39) | AU$4.99 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (AU$4.07) | AU$10 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (AU$1.72) | AU$4.35 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.28 (AU$0.98) | AU$3.46 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.38 (AU$1.00) | AU$4.73 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (AU$1.75) | AU$3.13 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.10 (AU$0.94) | AU$1.79 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 74% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,431 (AU$557) | AU$2,461 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,787 (AU$410) | AU$1,879 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 494 (AU$113) | AU$140 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,690 (AU$387) | AU$1,843 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,010 (AU$232) | AU$1,301 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 273 (AU$63) | AU$92 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 62 (AU$14) | AU$52 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,751 (AU$401) | AU$573 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 430 (AU$99) | AU$177 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (AU$4.23) | AU$12 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (AU$3.90) | AU$28 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 221 (AU$51) | AU$100 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 230 (AU$53) | AU$60 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 382 (AU$87) | AU$157 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 267 (AU$61) | AU$117 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 97,228 (AU$22,289) | AU$25,963 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.34 (AU$0.99) | AU$1.45 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 219 (AU$50) | AU$100 | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (AU$7) | AU$21 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (AU$3.49) | AU$12 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 237 (AU$54) | AU$71 | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (AU$5.47) | AU$6 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (AU$2.55) | AU$4.60 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (AU$3.33) | AU$5.36 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.73 (AU$1.31) | AU$3.19 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.38 (AU$0.78) | AU$3.88 | - 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (AU$11) | AU$25 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 90 (AU$21) | AU$52 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (AU$11) | AU$27 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 143 (AU$33) | AU$162 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 186 (AU$43) | AU$108 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (AU$5.45) | AU$14 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (AU$1.86) | AU$4.46 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (AU$2.51) | AU$7 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,939 (AU$674) | AU$594 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.44 (AU$0.33) | AU$0.83 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 138 (AU$32) | AU$53 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (AU$2.54) | AU$27 | - 91% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,300 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,092 (R$ 13,487) in São José dos Campos.
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