Cost of Living in Sorocaba
Summary of cost of living in Sorocaba, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,978.9 (R$9,975.2), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $543.8 (R$2,741.2), excluding rent.
- Sorocaba is 54.4% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Sorocaba is, on average, 80.4% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | R$32.50 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | R$142.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | R$40.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | R$12.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R$20.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | R$11.40 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | R$6.73 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | R$3.75 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | R$5.06 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | R$8.29 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | R$2.27 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | R$12.40 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | R$20.41 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | R$9.41 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | R$17.57 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | R$5.55 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | R$4.20 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | R$2.57 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | R$3.74 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | R$2.65 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | R$2.38 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | R$3.60 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | R$3.67 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | R$29.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | R$8.04 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R$9.67 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | R$15.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | R$4.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | R$210.43 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | R$5.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | R$2.82 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | R$36.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | R$6.22 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | R$118,890.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | R$162,520.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | R$412.73 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | R$62.40 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | R$99.80 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | R$130.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | R$75.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | R$40.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | R$1,733.33 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | R$19,500.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | R$210.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | R$300.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | R$437.50 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | R$375.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R$1,174.75 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R$1,225.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R$2,350.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R$2,040.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | R$859.35 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | R$588.38 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | R$2,175.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.33 | |
Prices in Sorocaba
This city had 84 entries in the past 12 months by 9 different contributors.
Last update: 2 October 2026
Last update: 2 October 2026
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