Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$350.00
$900.00
$60.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$70.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$50.00
$3.00
|
Prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Mostly dining out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Local buses and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$400.00
$25.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$150.00
$15.00
|
Entry fees, tours, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$40.00
$200.00
$10.00
|
Travel insurance for tourists |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for expats |
| Total |
$765.00
$2,300.00
$128.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Personal Budget Calculator
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Based on recommended budget for Campos do Jordão:
$765
(local)
$2,300
(nomad)
$3,840
(tourist/month)
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$450.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher, especially during peak tourist season (winter months).
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops charge more; local cafes might offer prices around $1.00.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.50
Local draft beer prices vary slightly by venue and season.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.00
Local eateries offer affordable meals; prices may rise during tourist high season.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.00
Typical international fast food chains; local fast food may be slightly cheaper.
per meal