Cost of living in San Francisco, California, United States vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (R$ 101) | R$ 30 | + 239% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 51) | R$ 20 | + 157% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.20 (R$ 29) | R$ 30 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.16 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.00 | + 63% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.18 (R$ 29) | R$ 24 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.92 (R$ 28) | R$ 9 | + 207% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (R$ 69) | R$ 30 | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.15 (R$ 23) | R$ 9 | + 159% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.18 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.54 (R$ 31) | R$ 60 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (R$ 102) | R$ 120 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.51 (R$ 14) | R$ 6.00 | + 135% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.82 (R$ 21) | R$ 3.00 | + 615% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,960 (R$ 22,254) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,733 (R$ 20,977) | R$ 1,450 | + 1347% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (R$ 717) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,888 (R$ 16,229) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,294 (R$ 12,891) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $101 (R$ 566) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (R$ 272) | R$ 70 | + 289% | |
40” flat screen tv | $518 (R$ 2,909) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (R$ 783) | R$ 300 | + 161% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 64) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 (R$ 238) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 153% | |||
Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (R$ 351) | R$ 80 | + 338% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (R$ 257) | R$ 60 | + 328% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (R$ 587) | R$ 500 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $171 (R$ 959) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 127% | |||
Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,115 (R$ 129,891) | R$ 15,000 | + 766% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (R$ 5.35) | R$ 4.46 | + 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (R$ 517) | R$ 227 | + 127% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (R$ 104) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 72% | |||
Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (R$ 50) | R$ 20 | + 149% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (R$ 67) | R$ 50 | + 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 (R$ 744) | R$ 300 | + 148% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 40) | R$ 20 | + 99% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.80 (R$ 27) | R$ 27 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (R$ 47) | R$ 36 | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.63 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 101% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.49 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (R$ 182) | R$ 60 | + 204% | |
Entertainment | + 144% | |||
Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (R$ 343) | R$ 200 | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $31 (R$ 174) | R$ 80 | + 118% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $263 (R$ 1,477) | R$ 300 | + 392% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $109 (R$ 613) | R$ 80 | + 667% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (R$ 83) | R$ 80 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 192% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (R$ 47) | R$ 5.00 | + 838% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $405 (R$ 2,276) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.35 (R$ 1.99) | R$ 0.50 | + 297% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $111 (R$ 626) | R$ 300 | + 109% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (R$ 63) | R$ 5.00 | + 1157% | |
TOTAL | + 85% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 122,256 ($21,756) in San Francisco, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 66,000 in Paulinia.
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