São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$767
Retiree Score
Safety Index
35.5
Healthcare

With a population of over 816,925, São Bernardo do Campo is a sprawling industrial hub, not the quaint colonial town many imagine. The tax burden is heavy, and bureaucracy is a persistent headache - the price of being Brazil's 'Automobile Capital'. Yet the climate is pleasant, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14.8°C. This fast-paced, manufacturing-driven city is best suited for pragmatic professionals seeking job opportunities, rather than those seeking a laidback lifestyle.

Can I afford São Bernardo do Campo?

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You could save

$2289 / month

Savings Rate76%
Rent $213
Living Costs $498
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Safety
72
Healthcare
Walkability
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Grocery Basket

Milk (1L)$1
Bread (loaf)
Eggs (12)$2
Rice (1kg)
Chicken (1kg)

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive)$7
Meal (Mid-range)$84
Cappuccino$1
Water (0.33L)

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo)$63
Mobile Plan (mo)$15
Gym (mo)$19
Cinema Ticket$8

Housing

1BR Center (mo)$213
1BR Outside (mo)
3BR Center (mo)$419
3BR Outside (mo)

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Local Economy

Avg Monthly Salary
$375
Mortgage Interest Rate
10.81%

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