Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba)
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Food | - 82% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 82% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
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São Paulo | Havana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 44 (9 CUC) | 84 CUC | - 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (7 CUC) | 24 CUC | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (2.12 CUC) | 12 CUC | - 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.15 (1.03 CUC) | 5.42 CUC | - 81% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (2.79 CUC) | 27 CUC | - 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (1.66 CUC) | 3.88 CUC | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 (5.68 CUC) | 18 CUC | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (2.09 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (1.42 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (1.23 CUC) | 2.42 CUC | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 53 (11 CUC) | 15 CUC | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (1.98 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.59 (0.92 CUC) | 4.25 CUC | - 78% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
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São Paulo | Havana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,393 (1,078 CUC) | 1,135 CUC | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,588 (717 CUC) | 3,201 CUC | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 969 (194 CUC) | 200 CUC | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,119 (823 CUC) | 1,806 CUC | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,206 (441 CUC) | 2,311 CUC | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 571 (114 CUC) | 176 CUC | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 105 (21 CUC) | 49 CUC | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,755 (351 CUC) | 671 CUC | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 681 (136 CUC) | 228 CUC | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (5.63 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 25 (4.94 CUC) | 72 CUC | - 93% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 267 (53 CUC) | 88 CUC | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 244 (49 CUC) | 45 CUC | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 437 (87 CUC) | 129 CUC | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 407 (81 CUC) | 147 CUC | - 45% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,323 (23,054 CUC) | 65,413 CUC | - 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.41 (1.08 CUC) | 2.23 CUC | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 276 (55 CUC) | 98 CUC | - 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 56 (11 CUC) | 33 CUC | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (3.57 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (10 CUC) | 31 CUC | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 310 (62 CUC) | 49 CUC | + 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (4.46 CUC) | 12 CUC | - 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (2.67 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (3.88 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (1.73 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.77 (0.95 CUC) | 4.40 CUC | - 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 72 (14 CUC) | 38 CUC | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
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São Paulo | Havana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 130 (26 CUC) | 44 CUC | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 75 (15 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 220 (44 CUC) | 62 CUC | - 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 277 (55 CUC) | 71 CUC | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 38 (8 CUC) | 12 CUC | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (2.71 CUC) | 4.88 CUC | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (2.61 CUC) | 4.13 CUC | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,094 (1,018 CUC) | 715 CUC | + 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.49 (0.10 CUC) | 0.51 CUC | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 133 (27 CUC) | 73 CUC | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (2.31 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,528 prices entered by 337 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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