Cost of Living in Sao Jose dos Campos

Summary of cost of living in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,383.6$ (11,898.3R$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 635.5$ (3,172.1R$), excluding rent.
  • Sao Jose dos Campos is 61.4% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Sao Jose dos Campos is, on average, 88.1% lower than in New York.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 35.00 R$ 30.00-50.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 200.00 R$ 150.00-300.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 43.95 R$ 40.00-50.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 15.00 R$ 6.00-17.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 25.00 R$ 15.00-35.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 11.33 R$ 5.00-18.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 9.22 R$ 8.00-10.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 6.38 R$ 5.00-8.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 6.67 R$ 5.00-8.50
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 9.53 R$ 7.26-12.00
White Rice (1 lb) 2.72 R$ 2.27-3.18
Eggs (12, Large Size) 15.94 R$ 6.90-24.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 23.46 R$ 14.51-31.75
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 10.21 R$ 9.07-11.34
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 25.03 R$ 20.00-31.75
Apples (1 lb) 6.73 R$ 5.00-9.07
Bananas (1 lb) 4.70 R$ 3.18-5.90
Oranges (1 lb) 4.36 R$ 2.72-7.26
Tomatoes (1 lb) 4.46 R$ 2.27-6.80
Potatoes (1 lb) 3.27 R$ 2.00-6.35
Onions (1 lb) 3.21 R$ 1.81-6.80
Lettuce (1 Head) 5.00 R$ 3.00-8.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 4.62 R$ 2.00-8.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 47.50 R$ 30.00-99.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 8.43 R$ 5.00-10.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 22.29 R$ 15.00-30.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 16.00 R$ 12.00-20.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 5.85 R$ 5.00-6.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 171.25 R$ 135.00-250.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 6.10 R$ 5.00-15.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 12.41 R$ 9.82-15.00
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 48.00 R$ 36.00-60.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 6.03 R$ 5.60-6.16
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 120,000.00 R$ 118,890.00-140,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 168,976.90 R$ 160,000.00-175,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 241.56 R$ 180.00-340.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 80.11 R$ 50.00-120.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 94.33 R$ 80.00-120.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 154.33 R$ 100.00-200.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 176.67 R$ 80.00-200.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 40.00 R$ 30.00-50.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 2,180.00 R$ 1,500.00-5,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 38,350.00 R$ 30,000.00-60,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 304.14 R$ 250.00-399.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 308.17 R$ 200.00-399.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 506.12 R$ 300.00-700.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 442.71 R$ 300.00-600.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,787.14 R$ 2,500.00-3,100.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,776.67 R$ 1,500.00-2,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 5,140.00 R$ 4,500.00-6,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 3,333.33 R$ 3,000.00-3,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 974.60 R$ 882.57-1,066.05
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 687.09 R$ 603.86-743.22
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,081.95 R$
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 11.12 10.50-14.00

Prices in Sao Jose dos Campos

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Last update: 27 February 2026
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