Cost of living in Juiz de Fora, Brazil vs San Jose, California, United States
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Food | - 74% | |||
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Food in Juiz de Fora (Brazil) is 74% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 18 ($3.26) | $19 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 21 ($3.77) | $11 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.67 ($1.01) | $5.19 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.18 ($0.57) | $1.21 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 ($1.47) | $3.92 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.57 ($0.82) | $4.21 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 ($2.00) | $7 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.89 ($0.87) | $4.37 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.34 ($0.60) | $2.38 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.29 ($0.77) | $2.95 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 ($7) | $18 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 ($1.15) | $2.37 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.78 ($0.50) | $2.24 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 87% | |||
Housing in Juiz de Fora (Brazil) is 87% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,563 ($279) | $3,253 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,097 ($196) | $2,659 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 287 ($51) | $149 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,139 ($203) | $2,294 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 844 ($151) | $1,555 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 180 ($32) | $114 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 ($13) | $38 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,572 ($281) | $329 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 391 ($70) | $128 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 17 ($3.04) | $10 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 ($2.26) | $37 | - 94% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Juiz de Fora (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 165 ($30) | $49 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 108 ($19) | $50 | - 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 354 ($63) | $89 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 ($42) | $112 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Juiz de Fora (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 75,421 ($13,470) | $23,712 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.24 ($0.76) | $0.92 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 132 ($24) | $81 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 28 ($5.00) | $19 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 71% | |||
Personal Care in Juiz de Fora (Brazil) is 71% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 ($2.30) | $7 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 28 ($5.04) | $21 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 167 ($30) | $110 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 10 ($1.76) | $7 | - 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 ($1.63) | $3.71 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 ($1.93) | $5.68 | - 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.68 ($0.84) | $3.57 | - 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.74 ($0.49) | $1.93 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 29 ($5.11) | $21 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Juiz de Fora (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 65 ($12) | $50 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 41 ($7) | $27 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 125 ($22) | $202 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 133 ($24) | $89 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 ($3.22) | $13 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 ($1.35) | $5.70 | - 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 ($1.43) | $8 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,590 ($641) | $436 | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 ($0.21) | $0.43 | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 106 ($19) | $62 | - 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 ($1.32) | $9 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 74% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Juiz de Fora (Brazil) is 74% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $10,000 in San Jose, California you would need to make just about $2,583 (R$ 14,464) in Juiz de Fora.
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