Cost of living in Guarulhos, Brazil vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (€3.64) | €9 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (€3.66) | €5.45 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (€0.99) | €3.75 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.99 (€0.44) | €1.23 | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (€0.91) | €3.25 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (€0.92) | €1.35 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (€2.40) | €4.12 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (€0.93) | €1.36 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.24 (€0.63) | €0.68 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.67 (€0.54) | €1.14 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (€4.46) | €8 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€0.99) | €2.02 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.84 (€0.42) | €0.90 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,543 (€376) | €426 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,471 (€218) | €302 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 207 (€31) | €122 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,514 (€224) | €316 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,093 (€162) | €245 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 171 (€25) | €94 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 93 (€14) | €21 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,833 (€271) | €351 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 483 (€71) | €71 | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.22) | €10 | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (€2.03) | €5.67 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 61% | |||
Clothes in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 140 (€21) | €83 | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 111 (€16) | €40 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 305 (€45) | €70 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 212 (€31) | €71 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 72,453 (€10,719) | €23,202 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.64 (€0.54) | €1.57 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 205 (€30) | €39 | - 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (€5.06) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (€2.00) | €3.23 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (€5.47) | €5.59 | - 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 120 (€18) | €32 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 (€2.81) | €3.88 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€1.76) | €3.80 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (€1.91) | €3.50 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.22 (€0.77) | €1.53 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.08 (€0.45) | €1.83 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (€3.93) | €11 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (€11) | €22 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (€8) | €15 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 238 (€35) | €38 | - 6% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 153 (€23) | €46 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (€3.09) | €7 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (€1.23) | €3.40 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (€1.45) | €3.22 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,489 (€368) | €792 | - 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.73 (€0.26) | €0.24 | + 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 115 (€17) | €38 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (€1.21) | €4.08 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,200 in Patras you would need to make just about €657 (R$ 4,444) in Guarulhos.
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