Cost of living in Mountain View, California (United States) is 242% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
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| Food in Mountain View, California (United States) is 207% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, California (United States) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $17 (R$ 89) | R$ 26 | 244% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $10 (R$ 54) | R$ 28 | 93% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $5.66 (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | 299% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.17 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.23 | 91% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $4.80 (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | 168% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $5.62 (R$ 30) | R$ 6 | 369% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 15 | 185% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $4.34 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | 230% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $2.76 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.65 | 214% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $1.98 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.75 | 120% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $19 (R$ 101) | R$ 40 | 154% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.97 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | 53% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $3.35 (R$ 18) | R$ 3.21 | 451% |
| Housing in Mountain View, California (United States) is 596% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Mountain View, California (United States) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $4,320 (R$ 22,868) | R$ 2,196 | 941% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $3,703 (R$ 19,603) | R$ 1,615 | 1113% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $235 (R$ 1,246) | R$ 473 | 163% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,783 (R$ 14,729) | R$ 2,053 | 617% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,466 (R$ 13,055) | R$ 1,133 | 1052% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $170 (R$ 900) | R$ 248 | 263% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $46 (R$ 243) | R$ 85 | 187% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $432 (R$ 2,286) | R$ 1,944 | 18% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $126 (R$ 666) | R$ 419 | 59% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $12 (R$ 66) | R$ 23 | 190% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $34 (R$ 181) | R$ 17 | 957% |
| Clothes in Mountain View, California (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Mountain View, California (United States) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $51 (R$ 269) | R$ 172 | 56% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $52 (R$ 277) | R$ 169 | 64% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $99 (R$ 523) | R$ 289 | 81% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $126 (R$ 666) | R$ 234 | 185% |
| Transportation in Mountain View, California (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Mountain View, California (United States) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $24,133 (R$ 127,740) | R$ 76,119 | 68% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $1.00 (R$ 5.30) | R$ 4.01 | 32% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $142 (R$ 751) | R$ 224 | 235% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $23 (R$ 122) | R$ 47 | 158% |
| Personal Care in Mountain View, California (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Mountain View, California (United States) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 13 | 182% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $25 (R$ 130) | R$ 56 | 131% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $72 (R$ 382) | R$ 184 | 108% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $10 (R$ 51) | R$ 17 | 201% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $4.27 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | 93% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.31 (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | 90% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.73 (R$ 20) | R$ 6 | 215% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.91 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.43 | 195% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $25 (R$ 133) | R$ 27 | 396% |
| Entertainment in Mountain View, California (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Mountain View, California (United States) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $60 (R$ 319) | R$ 121 | 164% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $26 (R$ 138) | R$ 59 | 135% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $272 (R$ 1,440) | R$ 195 | 637% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $104 (R$ 553) | R$ 168 | 229% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $13 (R$ 70) | R$ 25 | 184% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.80 (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | 169% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 11 | 234% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $429 (R$ 2,271) | R$ 3,354 | 32% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.15 (R$ 0.81) | R$ 1.25 | 35% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $69 (R$ 367) | R$ 107 | 242% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $8 (R$ 44) | R$ 10 | 341% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 24,260 ($4,583) in Mountain View, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 7,100 in Santo André.