Cost of living in São Carlos (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in São Carlos (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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São Carlos | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 32 (360 Birr) | 604 Birr | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 32 (362 Birr) | 334 Birr | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (102 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.51 (51 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (111 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (94 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (233 Birr) | 318 Birr | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (108 Birr) | 255 Birr | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (72 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.60 (63 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (482 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 172% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (87 Birr) | 63 Birr | + 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.26 (37 Birr) | 82 Birr | - 55% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in São Carlos (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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São Carlos | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,919 (21,679 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,346 (15,208 Birr) | 59,726 Birr | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 210 (2,368 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,206 (13,623 Birr) | 53,020 Birr | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 830 (9,371 Birr) | 28,637 Birr | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 158 (1,780 Birr) | 4,432 Birr | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (896 Birr) | 945 Birr | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,072 (23,406 Birr) | 42,062 Birr | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 476 (5,377 Birr) | 12,184 Birr | - 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (283 Birr) | 259 Birr | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (172 Birr) | 515 Birr | - 67% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in São Carlos (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 207 (2,340 Birr) | 2,708 Birr | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 224 (2,534 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 315 (3,554 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 240 (2,713 Birr) | 2,493 Birr | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in São Carlos (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,498 (954,441 Birr) | 1,782,070 Birr | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.98 (68 Birr) | 75 Birr | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 213 (2,404 Birr) | 1,255 Birr | + 92% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 26 (293 Birr) | 294 Birr | - 0% | |
Personal Care | - 74% | |||
Personal Care in São Carlos (Brazil) is 74% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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São Carlos | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (172 Birr) | 928 Birr | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (422 Birr) | 2,831 Birr | - 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 243 (2,744 Birr) | 2,534 Birr | + 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (273 Birr) | 65 Birr | + 318% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 7 (78 Birr) | 456 Birr | - 83% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (97 Birr) | 598 Birr | - 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.64 (52 Birr) | 326 Birr | - 84% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.74 (31 Birr) | 141 Birr | - 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 (273 Birr) | 558 Birr | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in São Carlos (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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São Carlos | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 (942 Birr) | 2,940 Birr | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 34 (381 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 94 (1,062 Birr) | 5,500 Birr | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 144 (1,625 Birr) | 2,673 Birr | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (169 Birr) | 366 Birr | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (121 Birr) | 121 Birr | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (116 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,138 (35,445 Birr) | 29,628 Birr | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (13 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 113 (1,273 Birr) | 4,864 Birr | - 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (88 Birr) | 1,923 Birr | - 95% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 321 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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