Cost of living in Araraquara, Brazil vs San Jose, California, United States
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Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in Araraquara (Brazil) is 72% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 ($4.34) | $19 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($4.65) | $11 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.87 ($0.88) | $5.19 | - 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.38 ($0.61) | $1.21 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 4.79 ($0.87) | $3.92 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.84 ($1.06) | $4.21 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 ($2.24) | $7 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.20 ($0.94) | $4.37 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.77 ($0.50) | $2.38 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 ($1.17) | $2.95 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 ($6) | $18 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.86 ($1.06) | $2.37 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.23 ($0.58) | $2.24 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 82% | |||
Housing in Araraquara (Brazil) is 82% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,544 ($460) | $3,253 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,740 ($315) | $2,659 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 300 ($54) | $149 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,750 ($316) | $2,294 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,200 ($217) | $1,555 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $114 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 55 ($10) | $38 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,249 ($226) | $329 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 500 ($90) | $128 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 ($5.34) | $10 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 ($3.49) | $37 | - 91% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Araraquara (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 176 ($32) | $49 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 150 ($27) | $50 | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 351 ($63) | $89 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 250 ($45) | $112 | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Araraquara (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 94,000 ($16,998) | $23,712 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.36 ($0.79) | $0.92 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 216 ($39) | $81 | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Araraquara (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 27 ($4.96) | $7 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 ($9) | $21 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 236 ($43) | $110 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 ($4.04) | $7 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 ($2.50) | $3.71 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($2.74) | $5.68 | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.00 ($0.90) | $3.57 | - 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.21 ($0.58) | $1.93 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 ($4.79) | $21 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Araraquara (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 82 ($15) | $50 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 48 ($9) | $27 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 300 ($54) | $202 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 124 ($22) | $89 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 ($2.62) | $13 | - 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 ($1.27) | $5.70 | - 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($1.79) | $8 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,000 ($542) | $436 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.30 ($0.42) | $0.43 | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 110 ($20) | $62 | - 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $9 | - | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Araraquara (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $9,800 in San Jose, California you would need to make just about $3,435 (R$ 18,998) in Araraquara.
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