Cost of living in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
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| Food in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 70% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cuiabá (Brazil) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 26 ($4.67) | $18 | 74% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 23 ($4.15) | $11 | 61% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 5.96 ($1.07) | $5.10 | 79% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 4.25 ($0.76) | $1.22 | 38% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 6 ($1.12) | $4.32 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 5.13 ($0.92) | $4.21 | 78% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 16 ($2.92) | $7 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 7 ($1.33) | $4.37 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 4.53 ($0.81) | $2.10 | 61% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 4.06 ($0.73) | $2.95 | 75% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 42 ($7) | $19 | 62% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 7 ($1.32) | $2.37 | 44% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 2.99 ($0.53) | $2.07 | 74% |
| Housing in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 83% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Cuiabá (Brazil) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,238 ($400) | $3,211 | 88% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,622 ($290) | $2,645 | 89% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 450 ($81) | $149 | 46% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,512 ($271) | $2,457 | 89% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,155 ($207) | $1,558 | 87% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 325 ($58) | $114 | 49% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 105 ($19) | $38 | 51% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,453 ($260) | $329 | 21% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 349 ($62) | $128 | 51% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 23 ($4.08) | $11 | 63% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 15 ($2.66) | $37 | 93% |
| Clothes in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Cuiabá (Brazil) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 251 ($45) | $51 | 11% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 163 ($29) | $47 | 38% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 335 ($60) | $89 | 32% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 219 ($39) | $112 | 65% |
| Transportation in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Cuiabá (Brazil) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 67,714 ($12,116) | $23,712 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.00 ($0.72) | $0.94 | 24% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 187 ($33) | $88 | 62% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 58 ($10) | $19 | 45% |
| Personal Care in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Cuiabá (Brazil) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 19 ($3.37) | $7 | 52% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 51 ($9) | $21 | 56% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 283 ($51) | $110 | 54% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 9 ($1.62) | $7 | 77% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 12 ($2.15) | $3.71 | 42% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 11 ($1.98) | $5.68 | 65% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 5.04 ($0.90) | $3.57 | 75% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.95 ($0.71) | $1.66 | 57% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 35 ($6) | $21 | 70% |
| Entertainment in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Cuiabá (Brazil) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 76 ($14) | $50 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 43 ($8) | $28 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 169 ($30) | $184 | 84% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 227 ($41) | $94 | 57% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 20 ($3.49) | $13 | 73% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 11 ($1.90) | $5.84 | 68% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 7 ($1.33) | $8 | 83% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 2,818 ($504) | $436 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 0.97 ($0.17) | $0.43 | 60% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 122 ($22) | $62 | 65% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 6 ($1.14) | $9 | 87% |
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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 $3,034 (R$ 16,954) in Cuiabá.