Cost of living in Guarulhos

In Guarulhos, Brazil, living costs about $691 per month for one person and $2143 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Guarulhos compared to other cities?

Guarulhos is 22% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Guarulhos compare to your city?

Guarulhos is 66% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Guarulhos is, on average, 92% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Guarulhos?

Who is Guarulhos a good fit for?

Guarulhos is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Guarulhos so expensive?

The main driver of higher costs in Guarulhos is rent and utilities, which can be challenging for those without a substantial income.

Is food expensive in Guarulhos?

Food prices in Guarulhos are 20% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Guarulhos?

Public transport costs are 52% higher than the European benchmark, which may be a consideration for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
691 $
Without Rent
489 $
Rent & Utilities
202 $
Food
272 $
Transport
134 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
346 $
GDP per Capita
10,044 $
Freedom Index
6.92
Lifespan
73 years
Speak English
5%
Population
1.3M

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 7.35 $
Dinner 33.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.42 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.84 $
Capuccino 1.7 $
Coke, 330ml 1.26 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.08 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.66 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.11 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.19 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.2 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.01 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.75 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.15 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.55 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.2 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.79 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.45 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.46 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.43 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.2 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 7.84 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.27 $
Cigarette pack 2.22 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.13 $
Monthly Pass 96 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.03 $
Taxi, 8 km 6.16 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 38.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 3.5 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.7 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.3 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.57 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 35 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 54 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 20.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 133 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 512 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 200 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 729 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,651 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,141 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 346 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.03%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 14.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 7.43 $
Haircut 8.86 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 75 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 48.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 37 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 10,855 $

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Peru
Guarulhos vs Lima (Lima is 43% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 19% less expensive) Guarulhos vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 1% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 25% less expensive) Guarulhos vs Callao (Callao is 13% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Piura (Piura is 18% less expensive) Guarulhos vs Cusco (Cusco is 7% less expensive) Guarulhos vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 28% less expensive) Guarulhos vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 14% less expensive) Guarulhos vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 2% less expensive)
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Colombia
Guarulhos vs Bogota (Bogota is 26% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Medellin (Medellin is 26% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Cali (Cali is 6% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 14% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 8% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 20% less expensive) Guarulhos vs Soacha (Soacha is 8% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Soledad (Soledad is 22% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 31% less expensive) Guarulhos vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 7% less expensive)
Brazil
Guarulhos vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 46% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 38% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 17% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 4% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Salvador (Salvador is 7% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 14% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Manaus (Manaus is 15% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 11% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Recife (Recife is 12% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Goiania (Goiania is 5% less expensive)
Argentina
Guarulhos vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 32% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 34% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Rosario (Rosario is 9% less expensive) Guarulhos vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 1% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 8% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Salta (Salta is 5% more expensive) Guarulhos vs San Juan (San Juan is 5% less expensive) Guarulhos vs Lanus (Lanus is 17% more expensive) Guarulhos vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 44% less expensive) Guarulhos vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 3% more expensive)
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