Cost of living in Cuiabá, Brazil vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 74% | |||
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Food in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 74% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 ($4.80) | $18 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 23 ($4.26) | $9 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.96 ($1.10) | $5.20 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.25 ($0.78) | $1.16 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 ($1.15) | $5.18 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.13 ($0.94) | $4.92 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 ($3.00) | $12 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 ($1.37) | $4.15 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.53 ($0.83) | $2.18 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.06 ($0.75) | $5.54 | - 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 ($8) | $18 | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($1.35) | $2.51 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.99 ($0.55) | $3.82 | - 86% | |
Housing | - 85% | |||
Housing in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 85% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,238 ($411) | $3,960 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,622 ($298) | $3,733 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 450 ($83) | $128 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,512 ($278) | $2,873 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,155 ($212) | $2,138 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 325 ($60) | $101 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 105 ($19) | $48 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,453 ($267) | $518 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 ($64) | $139 | - 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 ($4.19) | $11 | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 ($2.74) | $42 | - 94% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 251 ($46) | $62 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 163 ($30) | $46 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 335 ($61) | $105 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 219 ($40) | $171 | - 76% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 67,714 ($12,445) | $23,115 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.00 ($0.74) | $0.95 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 187 ($34) | $92 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 58 ($11) | $19 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 ($3.47) | $9 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 ($9) | $12 | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 283 ($52) | $132 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 9 ($1.67) | $7 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.21) | $4.80 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 ($2.03) | $8 | - 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.04 ($0.93) | $4.63 | - 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.95 ($0.73) | $2.49 | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 ($6) | $32 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 ($14) | $61 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 ($8) | $31 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 169 ($31) | $263 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 227 ($42) | $109 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 ($3.59) | $15 | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 ($1.95) | $5.19 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 ($1.37) | $8 | - 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,818 ($518) | $405 | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.97 ($0.18) | $0.35 | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 ($22) | $111 | - 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 6 ($1.17) | $11 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 73% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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