Cost of living in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (£3.47) | £10 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (£3.40) | £5.65 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (£0.83) | £4.17 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.18 (£0.41) | £0.73 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (£0.80) | £2.75 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.87 (£0.50) | £1.92 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (£2.17) | £5.41 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.21 (£0.67) | £1.89 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.03 (£0.39) | £0.81 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.21 (£0.54) | £2.16 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (£5.13) | £7 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (£0.89) | £1.92 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.28 (£0.42) | £0.74 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 80% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,681 (£216) | £1,367 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,272 (£163) | £832 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 251 (£32) | £164 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,148 (£147) | £1,029 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 847 (£109) | £915 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 230 (£29) | £156 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 74 (£9) | £19 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,079 (£267) | £340 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 381 (£49) | £71 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (£1.68) | £5.36 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (£1.96) | £10 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 224 (£29) | £49 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 175 (£22) | £32 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 399 (£51) | £54 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 (£29) | £55 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 74,583 (£9,578) | £22,837 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.09 (£0.53) | £1.23 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 121 (£15) | £59 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 29 (£3.71) | £13 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (£2.05) | £2.90 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (£4.90) | £9 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 218 (£28) | £75 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 13 (£1.66) | £2.74 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (£1.18) | £1.35 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (£1.63) | £2.57 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.27 (£0.68) | £1.80 | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.57 (£0.46) | £1.49 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 29 (£3.70) | £11 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (£11) | £23 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 40 (£5.14) | £22 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 106 (£14) | £100 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 164 (£21) | £54 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 16 (£2.10) | £8 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (£0.86) | £2.65 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (£0.95) | £3.79 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,503 (£321) | £296 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.63 (£0.21) | £0.20 | + 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 108 (£14) | £35 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (£0.97) | £9 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,900 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,321 (R$ 10,289) in Sao Jose do Rio Preto.
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