Cost of living in Osasco, Brazil vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 75% | |||
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Food in Osasco (Brazil) is 75% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 ($4.33) | $18 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($4.69) | $9 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($1.23) | $5.20 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.21 ($0.57) | $1.16 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 ($1.43) | $5.18 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.33 ($0.95) | $4.92 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 ($2.47) | $12 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.21 ($0.93) | $4.15 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.36 ($0.60) | $2.18 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.12 ($0.73) | $5.54 | - 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 ($6) | $18 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($1.28) | $2.51 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.76 ($0.49) | $3.82 | - 87% | |
Housing | - 85% | |||
Housing in Osasco (Brazil) is 85% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,920 ($520) | $3,960 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,934 ($344) | $3,733 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 263 ($47) | $128 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,029 ($361) | $2,888 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,334 ($237) | $2,294 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 323 ($58) | $101 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 ($14) | $48 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,877 ($334) | $518 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 405 ($72) | $139 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 ($3.46) | $11 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 ($2.71) | $42 | - 94% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Osasco (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 198 ($35) | $62 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 168 ($30) | $46 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 364 ($65) | $105 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 229 ($41) | $171 | - 76% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Osasco (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 79,545 ($14,155) | $23,115 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.89 ($0.69) | $0.95 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 226 ($40) | $92 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 49 ($9) | $19 | - 53% | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Osasco (Brazil) is 70% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 12 ($2.20) | $9 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 ($8) | $12 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 171 ($31) | $132 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 ($2.15) | $7 | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 ($1.99) | $4.80 | - 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($2.69) | $8 | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 ($1.12) | $4.63 | - 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.49 ($0.62) | $2.49 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 ($5.34) | $32 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Osasco (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 94 ($17) | $61 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 ($8) | $31 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 136 ($24) | $263 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 208 ($37) | $109 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 ($5.08) | $15 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 ($1.73) | $5.19 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($1.83) | $8 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,986 ($531) | $405 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.47 ($0.26) | $0.35 | - 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 97 ($17) | $111 | - 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 ($1.39) | $11 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 72% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $12,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $3,366 (R$ 18,914) in Osasco.
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