Question 1

How far does your money go in São Bernardo do Campo compared with the US?

Accepted Answer

São Bernardo do Campo currently looks more expensive than the baseline market on a PPP basis, so the same income buys less day to day. We are using the country-level cost index for Brazil here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 2

Is São Bernardo do Campo cheaper or more expensive overall than New York City?

Accepted Answer

Overall living costs are about 70% cheaper than New York City for São Bernardo do Campo. We are using the country-level cost index for Brazil here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 3

How does rent in São Bernardo do Campo compare with New York City?

Accepted Answer

Rent are about 92% cheaper than New York City in São Bernardo do Campo. We are using the country-level cost index for Brazil here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 4

How expensive are groceries and restaurants in São Bernardo do Campo?

Accepted Answer

Groceries are about 70% cheaper than New York City and restaurant prices are about 74% cheaper than New York City. We are using the country-level cost index for Brazil here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil

Purchasing Power vs. United States

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