Cost of living in Vitória, Brazil vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Vitória (Brazil) is 56% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (ARS $478) | ARS $367 | + 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (ARS $451) | ARS $301 | + 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (ARS $139) | ARS $88 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.86 (ARS $63) | ARS $60 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (ARS $138) | ARS $78 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (ARS $103) | ARS $55 | + 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (ARS $282) | ARS $129 | + 118% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (ARS $130) | ARS $44 | + 194% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.14 (ARS $68) | ARS $27 | + 149% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.64 (ARS $76) | ARS $58 | + 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (ARS $650) | ARS $201 | + 223% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (ARS $107) | ARS $92 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.30 (ARS $54) | ARS $32 | + 70% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Vitória (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,864 (ARS $30,591) | ARS $20,002 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,470 (ARS $24,122) | ARS $11,466 | + 110% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 321 (ARS $5,262) | ARS $3,242 | + 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,322 (ARS $21,704) | ARS $11,715 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 933 (ARS $15,312) | ARS $10,117 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 163 (ARS $2,671) | ARS $2,131 | + 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 71 (ARS $1,162) | ARS $1,505 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,553 (ARS $25,482) | ARS $23,718 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 655 (ARS $10,750) | ARS $4,797 | + 124% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (ARS $310) | ARS $226 | + 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (ARS $208) | ARS $164 | + 27% | |
Clothes | + 98% | |||
Clothes in Vitória (Brazil) is 98% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 166 (ARS $2,724) | ARS $1,556 | + 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 222 (ARS $3,643) | ARS $1,430 | + 155% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 277 (ARS $4,543) | ARS $4,439 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 269 (ARS $4,407) | ARS $3,546 | + 24% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Vitória (Brazil) is 64% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,521 (ARS $1,452,864) | ARS $558,062 | + 160% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.33 (ARS $71) | ARS $44 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 177 (ARS $2,897) | ARS $1,866 | + 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (ARS $485) | ARS $756 | - 36% | |
Personal Care | + 80% | |||
Personal Care in Vitória (Brazil) is 80% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (ARS $282) | ARS $128 | + 120% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 27 (ARS $438) | ARS $150 | + 193% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 174 (ARS $2,849) | ARS $769 | + 270% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 (ARS $197) | ARS $66 | + 201% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (ARS $188) | ARS $108 | + 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (ARS $234) | ARS $201 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (ARS $100) | ARS $83 | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.88 (ARS $80) | ARS $122 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 31 (ARS $504) | ARS $302 | + 67% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Vitória (Brazil) is 52% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 111 (ARS $1,826) | ARS $731 | + 150% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 41 (ARS $665) | ARS $521 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 155 (ARS $2,543) | ARS $956 | + 166% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 174 (ARS $2,858) | ARS $1,359 | + 110% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (ARS $352) | ARS $313 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (ARS $126) | ARS $152 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (ARS $142) | ARS $91 | + 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,934 (ARS $48,162) | ARS $58,928 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.10 (ARS $18) | ARS $2.16 | + 735% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 133 (ARS $2,186) | ARS $1,567 | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (ARS $127) | ARS $248 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | + 57% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vitória (Brazil) is 57% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $97,283 (R$ 5,927) in Vitória to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $62,000 in San Juan.
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