Cost of living in Araraquara, Brazil vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 75% | |||
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Food in Araraquara (Brazil) is 75% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 ($4.34) | $18 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($4.65) | $9 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.87 ($0.88) | $5.20 | - 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.38 ($0.61) | $1.16 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 4.79 ($0.87) | $5.18 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.84 ($1.06) | $4.92 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 ($2.24) | $12 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.20 ($0.94) | $4.15 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.77 ($0.50) | $2.18 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 ($1.17) | $5.54 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 ($6) | $18 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.86 ($1.06) | $2.51 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.23 ($0.58) | $3.82 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 86% | |||
Housing in Araraquara (Brazil) is 86% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,544 ($460) | $3,960 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,740 ($315) | $3,733 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 300 ($54) | $128 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,750 ($316) | $2,873 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,200 ($217) | $2,138 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $101 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 55 ($10) | $48 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,249 ($226) | $518 | - 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 500 ($90) | $139 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 ($5.34) | $11 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 ($3.49) | $42 | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Araraquara (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 176 ($32) | $62 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 150 ($27) | $46 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 351 ($63) | $105 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 250 ($45) | $171 | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Araraquara (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 94,000 ($16,998) | $23,115 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.36 ($0.79) | $0.95 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 216 ($39) | $92 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Araraquara (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 27 ($4.96) | $9 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 ($9) | $12 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 236 ($43) | $132 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 ($4.04) | $7 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 ($2.50) | $4.80 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($2.74) | $8 | - 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.00 ($0.90) | $4.63 | - 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.21 ($0.58) | $2.49 | - 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 ($4.79) | $32 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Araraquara (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 82 ($15) | $61 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 48 ($9) | $31 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 300 ($54) | $263 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 124 ($22) | $109 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 ($2.62) | $15 | - 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 ($1.27) | $5.19 | - 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($1.79) | $8 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,000 ($542) | $405 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.30 ($0.42) | $0.35 | + 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 110 ($20) | $111 | - 82% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $11 | - | |
TOTAL | - 70% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $13,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $3,873 (R$ 21,420) in Araraquara.
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