Cost of living in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 67% | |||
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| Food in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 45 (CHF 7) | CHF 25 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 42 (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 13 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 12 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.49 (CHF 0.80) | CHF 1.84 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 11 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 4.06 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 36 (CHF 5.20) | CHF 9 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 12 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 3.30 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 2.49 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 1.95 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 67 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 3.05 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.92 (CHF 0.57) | CHF 1.82 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 78% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,955 (CHF 576) | CHF 3,773 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,429 (CHF 354) | CHF 2,282 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,010 (CHF 147) | CHF 187 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,831 (CHF 412) | CHF 2,376 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,712 (CHF 249) | CHF 1,457 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 681 (CHF 99) | CHF 104 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 (CHF 14) | CHF 34 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,313 (CHF 337) | CHF 327 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 626 (CHF 91) | CHF 76 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (CHF 3.91) | CHF 12 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 (CHF 3.18) | CHF 30 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Zurich | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 239 (CHF 35) | CHF 104 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 253 (CHF 37) | CHF 50 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 334 (CHF 49) | CHF 89 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 267 (CHF 39) | CHF 132 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 120,385 (CHF 17,520) | CHF 26,830 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.72 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 1.75 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 246 (CHF 36) | CHF 91 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 48 (CHF 7) | CHF 54 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 15 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 53 (CHF 8) | CHF 21 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 280 (CHF 41) | CHF 115 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 5.38 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 4.24 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 23 (CHF 3.29) | CHF 4.67 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 3.69 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.67 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 3.55 | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 63 (CHF 9) | CHF 54 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| São José dos Campos | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 106 (CHF 15) | CHF 57 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (CHF 7) | CHF 32 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 240 (CHF 35) | CHF 185 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 293 (CHF 43) | CHF 93 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 33 (CHF 4.80) | CHF 16 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 5.70 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 14 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 8 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (CHF 509) | CHF 541 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.33 (CHF 0.19) | CHF 0.49 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 131 (CHF 19) | CHF 60 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 13 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 9 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 67% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 505 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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