Cost of living in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
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| Food in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
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| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 31 (£3.95) | £10 | 59% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 27 (£3.46) | £5.65 | 39% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 7 (£0.88) | £4.17 | 79% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 4.16 (£0.54) | £0.73 | 26% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 9 (£1.14) | £2.75 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 6 (£0.83) | £1.92 | 57% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 18 (£2.28) | £5.41 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 7 (£0.97) | £1.89 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 4.37 (£0.57) | £0.81 | 30% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 4.38 (£0.57) | £2.16 | 74% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 41 (£5.30) | £7 | 28% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 7 (£0.96) | £1.92 | 50% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 3.55 (£0.46) | £0.74 | 38% |
| Housing in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 74% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,239 (£290) | £1,367 | 79% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,779 (£230) | £832 | 72% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 505 (£65) | £164 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,666 (£216) | £1,029 | 79% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,068 (£138) | £915 | 85% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 299 (£39) | £156 | 75% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 69 (£9) | £19 | 54% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,914 (£248) | £340 | 27% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 451 (£58) | £71 | 18% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 19 (£2.47) | £5.36 | 54% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 17 (£2.21) | £10 | 78% |
| Clothes in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 210 (£27) | £49 | 45% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 229 (£30) | £32 | 8% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 354 (£46) | £54 | 15% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 239 (£31) | £55 | 43% |
| Transportation in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 101,391 (£13,115) | £22,837 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.49 (£0.58) | £1.23 | 53% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 223 (£29) | £59 | 51% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 33 (£4.28) | £13 | 67% |
| Personal Care in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 15 (£1.94) | £2.90 | 33% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 31 (£4.03) | £9 | 53% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 227 (£29) | £75 | 61% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 24 (£3.09) | £2.74 | 13% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 11 (£1.40) | £1.35 | 4% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 14 (£1.84) | £2.57 | 28% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 5.24 (£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$ 43 (£5.60) | £11 | 48% |
| Entertainment in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 94 (£12) | £23 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 49 (£6) | £22 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 129 (£17) | £100 | 83% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 168 (£22) | £54 | 60% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 24 (£3.15) | £8 | 58% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 9 (£1.21) | £2.65 | 54% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 11 (£1.36) | £3.79 | 64% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 2,939 (£380) | £296 | 29% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.44 (£0.19) | £0.20 | 7% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 133 (£17) | £35 | 51% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 11 (£1.44) | £9 | 84% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,000 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,714 (R$ 13,253) in São José dos Campos.