Cost of living in Araraquara (Brazil) is about the same as in Santo André (Brazil)
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| Food in Araraquara (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Araraquara (Brazil) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 24 | R$ 26 | 8% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 26 | R$ 28 | 8% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 4.87 | R$ 8 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 3.38 | R$ 3.23 | 4% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 4.79 | R$ 9 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 5.84 | R$ 6 | 8% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 12 | R$ 15 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 5.20 | R$ 7 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 2.77 | R$ 4.65 | 40% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 6 | R$ 4.75 | 36% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 35 | R$ 40 | 12% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 5.86 | R$ 7 | 14% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 3.23 | R$ 3.21 | 1% |
| Housing in Araraquara (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Araraquara (Brazil) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,544 | R$ 2,196 | 16% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,740 | R$ 1,615 | 8% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 300 | R$ 473 | 37% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,750 | R$ 2,053 | 15% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,200 | R$ 1,133 | 6% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| - | R$ 248 | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 55 | R$ 85 | 35% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,249 | R$ 1,944 | 36% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 500 | R$ 419 | 19% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 30 | R$ 23 | 30% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 19 | R$ 17 | 13% |
| Clothes in Araraquara (Brazil) is about the same as in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Araraquara (Brazil) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 176 | R$ 172 | 2% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 150 | R$ 169 | 11% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 351 | R$ 289 | 21% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 250 | R$ 234 | 7% |
| Transportation in Araraquara (Brazil) is about the same as in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Araraquara (Brazil) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 94,000 | R$ 76,119 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.36 | R$ 4.01 | 9% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 216 | R$ 224 | 4% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | R$ 47 | - |
| Personal Care in Araraquara (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Araraquara (Brazil) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 27 | R$ 13 | 111% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 50 | R$ 56 | 11% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 236 | R$ 184 | 28% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 22 | R$ 17 | 32% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 14 | R$ 12 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 15 | R$ 15 | 2% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 5.00 | R$ 6 | 20% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.21 | R$ 3.43 | 6% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 26 | R$ 27 | 1% |
| Entertainment in Araraquara (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Araraquara (Brazil) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 82 | R$ 121 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 48 | R$ 59 | 18% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 300 | R$ 195 | 54% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 124 | R$ 168 | 26% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 14 | R$ 25 | 41% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 7 | R$ 9 | 25% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 10 | R$ 11 | 6% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,000 | R$ 3,354 | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 2.30 | R$ 1.25 | 84% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 110 | R$ 107 | 3% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| - | R$ 10 | - |
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