Cost of living in São José dos Campos, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in São José dos Campos

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 11,614
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 4,827
  • São José dos Campos is the 2nd cheapest city in Brazil (8 out of 9)
  • Cost of living in São José dos Campos is cheaper than in 63% of cities in Latin America (19 out of 30)
  • Cost of living in São José dos Campos is cheaper than in 82% of cities in the World (186 out of 228)

List of prices in São José dos Campos
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 38
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R$ 39
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R$ 14
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R$ 5.59
12 eggs, large R$ 12
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 9
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 26
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R$ 8
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R$ 5.51
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R$ 7
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 48
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 9
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 3.73
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 2,941
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 1,922
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 429
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 3,014
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 1,567
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 653
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 92
40” flat screen tv R$ 1,925
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 548
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 34
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 19
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 207
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 264
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 375
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 291
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 109,768
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 5.48
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 242
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R$ 48
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R$ 17
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 56
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 243
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 18
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 12
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 17
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 7
Tube of toothpaste R$ 7
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 54
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 127
2 tickets to the movies R$ 56
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 172
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 239
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R$ 26
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R$ 14
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R$ 11
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R$ 3,104
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 1.44
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 118
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 12
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 335 prices entered by 29 different people.
Latest price update: June 06, 2023

São José dos Campos position in our World Ranking

the world
186th
out of 228
latin america
19th
out of 30
brazil
8th
out of 9

Cheapest and most expensive products in São José dos Campos compared to other cities:

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2nd
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3rd
latin america
4th
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4th

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