Cost of living comparison between Xiamen (China) and São Paulo (Brazil)
| Food | 23% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xiamen (China) is 23% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元64 (R$ 20) | R$ 24 | 16% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元24 (R$ 7.52) | R$ 16.31 | 54% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元10 (R$ 3.17) | R$ 6.54 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元9 (R$ 2.85) | R$ 2.48 | 15% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (R$ 3.80) | R$ 4.08 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 4.25 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元40 (R$ 12.67) | R$ 10.34 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (R$ 3.17) | R$ 4.79 | 34% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元12 (R$ 3.80) | R$ 4.86 | 22% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元3.67 (R$ 1.16) | R$ 2.81 | 59% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元78 (R$ 25) | R$ 36 | 32% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6.50 (R$ 2.06) | R$ 3.96 | 48% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 (R$ 3.17) | R$ 2.36 | 34% |
| Housing | 67% | ||
| Housing in Xiamen (China) is 67% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元3,333 (R$ 1,056) | R$ 3,255 | 68% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元217 (R$ 69) | R$ 251 | 73% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元117 (R$ 37) | R$ 107 | 66% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (R$ 1,108) | R$ 2,112 | 48% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元300 (R$ 95) | R$ 331 | 71% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 11.50 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元17.50 (R$ 5.54) | R$ 14.94 | 63% |
| Clothes | 23% | ||
| Clothes in Xiamen (China) is 23% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元725 (R$ 230) | R$ 212 | 8% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元400 (R$ 127) | R$ 171 | 26% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元650 (R$ 206) | R$ 296 | 31% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元275 (R$ 87) | R$ 191 | 54% |
| Transportation | 51% | ||
| Transportation in Xiamen (China) is 51% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元190,000 (R$ 60,172) | R$ 57,862 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7.20 (R$ 2.28) | R$ 2.82 | 19% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元100 (R$ 32) | R$ 161 | 80% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 33 | - |
| Personal Care | 45% | ||
| Personal Care in Xiamen (China) is 45% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元10 (R$ 3.17) | R$ 19.14 | 83% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元32 (R$ 10.13) | R$ 19.01 | 47% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元30 (R$ 9.50) | R$ 7.54 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元35 (R$ 11.08) | R$ 9.22 | 20% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (R$ 3.17) | R$ 5.18 | 39% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元5 (R$ 1.58) | R$ 3.09 | 49% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元73 (R$ 23) | R$ 37 | 37% |
| Entertainment | 39% | ||
| Entertainment in Xiamen (China) is 39% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元83 (R$ 26) | R$ 80 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (R$ 51) | R$ 40 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元300 (R$ 95) | R$ 144 | 34% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元450 (R$ 143) | R$ 190 | 25% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元46 (R$ 14.65) | R$ 18.28 | 20% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (R$ 11.08) | R$ 6.06 | 83% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元24 (R$ 7.52) | R$ 6.01 | 25% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | 元1,300 (R$ 412) | R$ 518 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.60 (R$ 0.19) | R$ 1.50 | 87% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元450 (R$ 143) | R$ 248 | 42% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元14.33 (R$ 4.54) | R$ 4.81 | 6% |
| TOTAL | 47% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,738 prices entered by 320 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2012.
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Cost of living in Xiamen (China) is 47% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R$ 24,000
in São Paulo
you would need to make just about R$ 12,808
(元40,444)
in Xiamen.