Cost of living
Sao Tome (Brazil) compared to Sao Jose dos Campos
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Overview comparison
Sao Tome (Brazil)Sao Jose dos Campos
Consumer prices in Sao Tome (Brazil) are roughly 17% higher than in Sao Jose dos Campos.
Cost of living
| Item | Sao Tome (Brazil) | Sao Jose dos Campos |
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| Total with rent one person | 659 | 545 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,268 | 1,785 |
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| Without rent one person | 396 | 409 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,390 | 1,238 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 287.71 | 298.38 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 580.93 | 693.93 |
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| Food person | 292 | 240 |
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| Food family | 760 | 596 |
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| Transport person | 84.34 | 62.68 |
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| Transport family | 171.93 | 198.66 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.31 years | 67.59 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sao Tome (Brazil) | Sao Jose dos Campos |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.16 | 4.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 42.64 | 22.71 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.07 | 6.48 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.49 | 1.93 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.01 | 2.04 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.22 | 1.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sao Tome (Brazil) | Sao Jose dos Campos |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 388.33 | 284.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 177.13 | 208.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 378.99 | 658.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 371.37 | 465.55 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 92.05 | 25.92 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 131.32 | 48.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.75 | 23.15 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sao Tome (Brazil) | Sao Jose dos Campos |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.24 | 9.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,560 | 1,468 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 787 | 727 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 | 1.05 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.2% | 30.22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.97 | 9.91 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.9 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sao Tome (Brazil) | Sao Jose dos Campos |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 | 1.22 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.55 | 1.1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.97 | 2.29 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.61 | 9.33 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.54 | 4.14 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.25 | 6.24 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.13 | 1.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 | 0.31 |
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Other
| Item | Sao Tome (Brazil) | Sao Jose dos Campos |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.49 | 18.14 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.06 | 5.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 92.41 | 44.95 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.12 | 8.75 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.39 | 48.47 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 143.78 | 81.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 254 | 313.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,243 | 6,628 |
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