- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- India
- São Paulo
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between São Paulo (Brazil) and Ahmedabad (India)
| Food | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 91% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 26 (₨698) | ₨314 | 122% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17.80 (₨481) | ₨236 | 104% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 6.46 (₨175) | ₨104 | 67% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.49 (₨67) | ₨43 | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.29 (₨116) | ₨55 | 111% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.00 (₨135) | ₨21 | 559% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11.02 (₨298) | ₨170 | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.09 (₨138) | ₨114 | 20% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.80 (₨130) | ₨32 | 307% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.02 (₨82) | ₨119 | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 (₨935) | ₨729 | 28% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.39 (₨118) | ₨61 | 95% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.73 (₨74) | ₨23 | 228% |
| Housing | 320% | ||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 320% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 3,338 (₨90,174) | ₨13,857 | 551% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 189 (₨5,105) | ₨2,214 | 131% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 93 (₨2,525) | ₨707 | 257% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,877 (₨50,720) | ₨42,143 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 345 (₨9,334) | ₨13,750 | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 8.94 (₨242) | ₨412 | 41% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 (₨584) | ₨319 | 83% |
| Clothes | 204% | ||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 204% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 224 (₨6,048) | ₨1,600 | 278% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 142 (₨3,831) | ₨1,317 | 191% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 269 (₨7,261) | ₨2,386 | 204% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 194 (₨5,251) | ₨2,071 | 153% |
| Transportation | 83% | ||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 83% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 55,944 (₨1,511,531) | ₨1,337,500 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.72 (₨73) | ₨71 | 3% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 (₨3,919) | ₨1,214 | 223% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 28 (₨754) | ₨177 | 325% |
| Personal Care | 11% | ||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 17.13 (₨463) | ₨202 | 129% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12.96 (₨350) | ₨209 | 67% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 7.36 (₨199) | ₨255 | 22% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9.45 (₨255) | ₨236 | 8% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.97 (₨134) | ₨274 | 51% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.31 (₨89) | ₨78 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (₨1,091) | ₨325 | 236% |
| Entertainment | 184% | ||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 184% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 95 (₨2,575) | ₨470 | 448% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 41 (₨1,097) | ₨331 | 231% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 199 (₨5,384) | ₨617 | 773% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 207 (₨5,595) | ₨1,579 | 254% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18.76 (₨507) | ₨197 | 157% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 4.91 (₨133) | ₨187 | 29% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 6.85 (₨185) | ₨153 | 21% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 546 (₨14,741) | ₨10,359 | 42% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.18 (₨32) | ₨1.17 | 2643% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 205 (₨5,551) | ₨2,814 | 97% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 5.35 (₨144) | ₨118 | 22% |
| TOTAL | 141% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,805 prices entered by 554 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 141% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨226,068
(R$ 8,367)
in São Paulo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨93,750
in Ahmedabad.