Cost of living in Stockton, California, United States vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Stockton, California (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (R$ 68) | R$ 35 | + 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 20 | + 110% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.63 (R$ 20) | R$ 30 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (R$ 4.66) | R$ 4.00 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.47 (R$ 24) | R$ 24 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.35 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 104% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.50 (R$ 25) | R$ 30 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.49 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.89 (R$ 21) | R$ 60 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (R$ 65) | R$ 120 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (R$ 10) | R$ 6.00 | + 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.00 | + 357% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Stockton, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,646 (R$ 9,001) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,298 (R$ 7,094) | R$ 1,450 | + 389% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (R$ 1,026) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,018 (R$ 5,563) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $759 (R$ 4,148) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $95 (R$ 519) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (R$ 276) | R$ 70 | + 295% | |
40” flat screen tv | $344 (R$ 1,880) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (R$ 479) | R$ 300 | + 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (R$ 54) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (R$ 69) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 104% | |||
Clothes in Stockton, California (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (R$ 230) | R$ 80 | + 187% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (R$ 221) | R$ 60 | + 268% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (R$ 444) | R$ 500 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (R$ 526) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Stockton, California (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,623 (R$ 112,747) | R$ 15,000 | + 652% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (R$ 5.04) | R$ 4.46 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $61 (R$ 332) | R$ 227 | + 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (R$ 140) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Stockton, California (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 20 | + 117% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (R$ 96) | R$ 50 | + 93% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (R$ 461) | R$ 300 | + 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (R$ 19) | R$ 27 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (R$ 28) | R$ 36 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.66 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.69 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (R$ 112) | R$ 60 | + 86% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Stockton, California (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (R$ 249) | R$ 200 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (R$ 120) | R$ 80 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (R$ 905) | R$ 300 | + 202% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (R$ 416) | R$ 80 | + 420% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (R$ 45) | R$ 80 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 119% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.99 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.00 | + 337% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $453 (R$ 2,475) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 0.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (R$ 178) | R$ 300 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 5.00 | + 758% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Stockton, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 34,219 ($6,259) in Stockton, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 26,000 in Paulinia.
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