Cost of living in Sorocaba is 13% lower than in Fortaleza (without rent).
Rent in Sorocaba is 19% cheaper than in Fortaleza.
Cost of living including rent in Sorocaba is 16% lower than in Fortaleza.
Food in Sorocaba is 8% cheaper than in Fortaleza.
Transport in Sorocaba is 39% cheaper than in Fortaleza.
| Sorocaba | Fortaleza | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sorocaba | Fortaleza | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.69 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.6 $ | 28.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.96 $ | 6.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.78 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.91 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.28 $ | 1.04 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.19 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.74 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.05 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.86 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.59 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.54 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.34 $ | 2.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.82 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 41.8 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.99 $ | 7.23 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 48 $ | 31.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.23 $ | 6.76 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.11 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.9 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.9 $ | 1.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.9 $ | 51.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
57.2 $ | 79.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.7 $ | 17.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 166 $ | 199 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 339 $ | 359 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 244 $ | 311 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 448 $ | 418 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,698 $ | 1,359 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,086 $ | 754 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 386 $ | 228 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.13 % | 12.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.2 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.9 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Haircut | 7.13 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.1 $ | 77.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38 $ | 42.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 310 $ | 232 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,537 $ | 2,197 $ |