- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Argentina
- São Luís
- Buenos Aires
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between São Luís (Brazil) and Buenos Aires (Argentina)
| Food | 34% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Luís (Brazil) is 34% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 10.75 (ARS $43) | ARS $50 | 15% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 14.73 (ARS $59) | ARS $41 | 43% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 3.83 (ARS $15.34) | ARS $20 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.38 (ARS $9.50) | ARS $5.93 | 60% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3 (ARS $12.00) | ARS $11.84 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (ARS $24) | ARS $10.41 | 131% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 7 (ARS $28) | ARS $29 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3 (ARS $12.00) | ARS $10.48 | 15% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.33 (ARS $17.34) | ARS $10.28 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.58 (ARS $10.34) | ARS $7.02 | 47% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 60 (ARS $240) | ARS $38 | 536% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 3.88 (ARS $15.50) | ARS $12.08 | 28% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 1.27 (ARS $5.10) | ARS $6.86 | 26% |
| Housing | 85% | ||
| Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 85% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 1,675 (ARS $6,702) | ARS $4,690 | 43% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 212 (ARS $847) | ARS $491 | 73% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 82 (ARS $330) | ARS $172 | 92% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,800 (ARS $7,202) | ARS $5,607 | 28% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 250 (ARS $1,000) | ARS $978 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 8 (ARS $32) | ARS $37 | 14% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 75 (ARS $300) | ARS $25 | 1096% |
| Clothes | 111% | ||
| Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is 111% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 225 (ARS $900) | ARS $531 | 70% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 206 (ARS $824) | ARS $354 | 133% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 320 (ARS $1,279) | ARS $550 | 133% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 190 (ARS $760) | ARS $498 | 53% |
| Transportation | 154% | ||
| Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is 154% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 54,000 (ARS $216,051) | ARS $129,846 | 66% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.63 (ARS $10.52) | ARS $6.47 | 63% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 110 (ARS $440) | ARS $97 | 355% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 27 (ARS $108) | ARS $38 | 180% |
| Personal Care | 63% | ||
| Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 63% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 26 (ARS $104) | ARS $34 | 205% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 3.67 (ARS $14.67) | ARS $30 | 51% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 7.50 (ARS $30) | ARS $13.82 | 117% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 7 (ARS $28) | ARS $23 | 20% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 2 (ARS $8.00) | ARS $16.63 | 52% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 1.20 (ARS $4.80) | ARS $12.59 | 62% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (ARS $40) | ARS $55 | 27% |
| Entertainment | 52% | ||
| Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is 52% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 50 (ARS $200) | ARS $154 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 27 (ARS $106) | ARS $74 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 83 (ARS $333) | ARS $438 | 24% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 95 (ARS $380) | ARS $307 | 24% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 11 (ARS $44) | ARS $38 | 15% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9.50 (ARS $38) | ARS $17.67 | 115% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 4.75 (ARS $19.00) | ARS $24 | 22% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 500 (ARS $2,000) | ARS $1,147 | 74% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 (ARS $4.67) | ARS $1.97 | 137% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 85 (ARS $340) | ARS $261 | 30% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 5 (ARS $20) | ARS $9.40 | 113% |
| TOTAL | 80% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,319 prices entered by 1,194 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in São Luís (Brazil) is 80% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $22,525
(R$ 5,630)
in São Luís
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
ARS $12,500
in Buenos Aires.