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 2,147.2$ (11,556.4R$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 573.7$ (3,087.6R$), excluding rent.
- Sao Jose dos Campos is 49.8% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Sao Jose dos Campos is, on average, 69.2% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 35.00 R$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 200.00 R$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 40.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 13.00 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 22.00 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 10.89 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.00 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 5.75 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 6.24 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 8.62 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.66 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 13.65 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 21.61 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.04 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 24.44 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.18 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 4.68 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.36 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4.73 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 3.86 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 3.25 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.50 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.78 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 47.50 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 8.27 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 19.12 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 15.00 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.25 R$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 171.25 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.10 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 12.41 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 48.00 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 5.81 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 127,194.50 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 164,154.33 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 241.56 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 74.36 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 95.36 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 136.90 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 176.67 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 40.00 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,100.00 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 36,680.00 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 347.25 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 307.00 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 477.56 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 399.89 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,583.33 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,850.00 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,850.00 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,366.67 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 836.12 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 596.12 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,415.60 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.52 |
Prices in Sao Jose dos Campos
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Last update: 25 November 2025
Last update: 25 November 2025
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