Cost of living in Araraquara (Brazil) is 72% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States)
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| Food in Araraquara (Brazil) is 75% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Araraquara (Brazil) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 27 ($4.79) | $19 | 74% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 27 ($4.80) | $9 | 48% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 4.99 ($0.88) | $5.20 | 83% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 3.40 ($0.60) | $1.16 | 48% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 5.20 ($0.92) | $5.18 | 82% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 5.48 ($0.97) | $4.92 | 80% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 12 ($2.19) | $12 | 82% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 5.03 ($0.89) | $4.15 | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 2.81 ($0.50) | $2.18 | 77% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 5.92 ($1.05) | $5.54 | 81% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 36 ($6) | $18 | 65% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 6 ($1.08) | $2.51 | 57% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 3.36 ($0.59) | $3.82 | 84% |
| Housing in Araraquara (Brazil) is 86% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Araraquara (Brazil) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,283 ($404) | $3,960 | 90% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,538 ($272) | $3,733 | 93% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 300 ($53) | $118 | 55% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,750 ($309) | $2,997 | 90% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,200 ($212) | $2,375 | 91% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| - | $101 | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 70 ($12) | $49 | 75% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,266 ($224) | $518 | 57% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 500 ($88) | $139 | 37% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 27 ($4.81) | $11 | 58% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 20 ($3.61) | $42 | 91% |
| Clothes in Araraquara (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Araraquara (Brazil) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 176 ($31) | $60 | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 150 ($27) | $42 | 37% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 351 ($62) | $105 | 41% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 250 ($44) | $171 | 74% |
| Transportation in Araraquara (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Araraquara (Brazil) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 94,000 ($16,625) | $23,327 | 29% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.50 ($0.80) | $0.94 | 15% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 193 ($34) | $92 | 63% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | $19 | - |
| Personal Care in Araraquara (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Araraquara (Brazil) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 27 ($4.85) | $9 | 45% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 50 ($9) | $12 | 26% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 236 ($42) | $132 | 69% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 22 ($3.95) | $7 | 44% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 14 ($2.45) | $4.80 | 49% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 15 ($2.68) | $8 | 68% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 5.00 ($0.88) | $4.63 | 81% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.21 ($0.57) | $2.49 | 77% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 26 ($4.68) | $32 | 86% |
| Entertainment in Araraquara (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||
| Araraquara (Brazil) | San Francisco, California (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 82 ($15) | $61 | 76% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 48 ($8) | $31 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 300 ($53) | $263 | 80% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 124 ($22) | $109 | 80% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 14 ($2.56) | $14 | 82% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 7 ($1.25) | $5.17 | 76% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 10 ($1.75) | $9 | 80% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,000 ($531) | $405 | 31% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 2.30 ($0.41) | $0.35 | 15% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 110 ($20) | $111 | 82% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| - | $11 | - |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $11,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $3,120 (R$ 17,642) in Araraquara.