Cost of Living in Campinas

Summary of cost of living in Campinas, Brazil:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,291.4 (R$11,628.9), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $618.3 (R$3,138.0), excluding rent.
  • Campinas is 59.5% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Campinas is, on average, 82.2% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $8.87 5.91-19.70
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $35.47 29.56-49.26
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $7.88 6.90-9.46
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $2.17 1.18-3.55
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $3.15 1.58-4.93
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $2.03 1.58-3.55
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $1.30 0.79-1.97
Bottled Water (12 oz) $0.84 0.59-1.18
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.07 0.79-1.18
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $1.80 1.07-3.04
White Rice (1 lb) $0.62 0.54-0.89
Eggs (12, Large Size) $2.63 1.42-4.73
Local Cheese (1 lb) $5.17 2.68-8.49
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $2.16 1.59-2.95
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $4.55 2.86-7.15
Apples (1 lb) $1.11 0.63-1.61
Bananas (1 lb) $0.85 0.45-1.16
Oranges (1 lb) $0.75 0.45-1.61
Tomatoes (1 lb) $0.69 0.36-1.07
Potatoes (1 lb) $0.64 0.27-1.07
Onions (1 lb) $0.59 0.27-1.07
Lettuce (1 Head) $0.96 0.79-1.58
Bottled Water (50 oz) $0.80 0.49-1.18
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $8.04 5.91-14.78
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $1.52 0.99-2.36
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $2.52 1.28-3.55
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $2.46 1.77-4.93
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.10 0.99-1.18
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $43.35 25.42-47.25
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $1.18 0.57-2.96
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $1.19 1.11-1.59
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $8.47 2.96-8.47
Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.24 1.18-1.32
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $23,426.14 19,704.05-25,615.26
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $32,004.40 29,556.07-33,810.17
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $66.65 45.32-118.22
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $15.53 7.88-23.64
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $23.44 19.70-35.47
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership $26.89 19.70-39.41
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $36.12 29.56-39.41
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $7.88 5.91-11.82
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $433.49 236.45-689.64
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $9,983.38 5,911.21-11,822.43
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $65.55 31.53-98.52
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $56.25 39.41-68.96
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $88.70 49.26-157.63
Men's Leather Business Shoes $80.96 49.26-118.22
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $429.94 354.67-689.64
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $275.50 224.63-394.08
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $913.83 610.83-1,182.24
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $645.85 472.90-985.20
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $195.26 180.86-223.33
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $114.30 84.02-128.14
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $644.14
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 10.81 8.60-12.00

Prices in Campinas

This city had 420 entries in the past 12 months by 24 different contributors.
Last update: 14 May 2026
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