Cost of living in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is about the same as in Veszprém (Hungary)
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| Food in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is about the same as in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
|---|---|---|
| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 31 (1,651 Ft) | 1,883 Ft | 12% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 27 (1,445 Ft) | 1,476 Ft | 2% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 7 (367 Ft) | 709 Ft | 48% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 4.16 (225 Ft) | 220 Ft | 2% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 9 (475 Ft) | 493 Ft | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 6 (347 Ft) | 436 Ft | 20% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 18 (954 Ft) | 889 Ft | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 7 (404 Ft) | 304 Ft | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 4.37 (236 Ft) | 190 Ft | 25% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 4.38 (237 Ft) | 210 Ft | 13% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 41 (2,215 Ft) | 1,157 Ft | 91% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 7 (403 Ft) | 384 Ft | 5% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 3.55 (192 Ft) | 114 Ft | 68% |
| Housing in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,239 (121,024 Ft) | 151,666 Ft | 20% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,779 (96,151 Ft) | 92,379 Ft | 4% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 505 (27,280 Ft) | 39,779 Ft | 31% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,666 (90,081 Ft) | 88,189 Ft | 2% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,068 (57,713 Ft) | 48,559 Ft | 19% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 299 (16,175 Ft) | 26,962 Ft | 40% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 69 (3,748 Ft) | 3,094 Ft | 21% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,914 (103,441 Ft) | 112,253 Ft | 8% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 451 (24,365 Ft) | 19,854 Ft | 23% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 19 (1,034 Ft) | 3,012 Ft | 66% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 17 (922 Ft) | 2,045 Ft | 55% |
| Clothes in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is about the same as in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 210 (11,332 Ft) | 16,177 Ft | 30% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 229 (12,390 Ft) | 10,262 Ft | 21% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 354 (19,114 Ft) | 22,129 Ft | 14% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 239 (12,909 Ft) | 22,117 Ft | 42% |
| Transportation in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 101,391 (5,480,784 Ft) | 6,397,140 Ft | 14% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.49 (243 Ft) | 360 Ft | 33% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 223 (12,063 Ft) | 6,624 Ft | 82% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 33 (1,788 Ft) | 2,364 Ft | 24% |
| Personal Care in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 15 (811 Ft) | 1,946 Ft | 58% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 31 (1,686 Ft) | 1,885 Ft | 11% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 227 (12,252 Ft) | 5,440 Ft | 125% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 24 (1,290 Ft) | 696 Ft | 85% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 11 (586 Ft) | 1,302 Ft | 55% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 14 (769 Ft) | 1,098 Ft | 30% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 5.24 (283 Ft) | 322 Ft | 12% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.57 (193 Ft) | 525 Ft | 63% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 43 (2,339 Ft) | 1,262 Ft | 85% |
| Entertainment in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 94 (5,087 Ft) | 3,794 Ft | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 49 (2,633 Ft) | 2,935 Ft | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 129 (6,995 Ft) | 8,980 Ft | 22% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 168 (9,092 Ft) | 6,435 Ft | 41% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 24 (1,316 Ft) | 1,658 Ft | 21% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 9 (504 Ft) | 455 Ft | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 11 (569 Ft) | 448 Ft | 27% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 2,939 (158,871 Ft) | 381,014 Ft | 58% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.44 (78 Ft) | 44 Ft | 77% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 133 (7,192 Ft) | 7,950 Ft | 10% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 11 (604 Ft) | 1,130 Ft | 47% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 493,000 Ft in Veszprém you would need to make just about 473,545 Ft (R$ 8,760) in São José dos Campos.