- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United Arab Emirates
- São Paulo
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 1% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 33 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 41 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 25 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 23 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.41 (Dirham 3.95) | Dirham 5.23 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.78 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.25 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.26 (Dirham 4.94) | Dirham 4.19 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.68 (Dirham 5.41) | Dirham 8 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 60 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.00 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.27 (Dirham 3.79) | Dirham 3.17 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,853 (Dirham 4,462) | Dirham 5,414 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,544 (Dirham 2,946) | Dirham 5,609 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 977 (Dirham 1,132) | Dirham 388 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,912 (Dirham 3,372) | Dirham 5,375 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,850 (Dirham 2,142) | Dirham 3,212 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 533 (Dirham 618) | Dirham 203 | + 204% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 74 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 317 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,838 (Dirham 2,129) | Dirham 1,125 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 479 (Dirham 555) | Dirham 497 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 32 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 24 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 219 (Dirham 253) | Dirham 195 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 177 (Dirham 205) | Dirham 186 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 344 (Dirham 398) | Dirham 271 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 256 (Dirham 296) | Dirham 233 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 69% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,839 (Dirham 100,567) | Dirham 85,506 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.50 (Dirham 4.06) | Dirham 1.75 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 202 (Dirham 233) | Dirham 107 | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (Dirham 42) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 46% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 22 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 44 (Dirham 51) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 269 (Dirham 311) | Dirham 50 | + 522% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 27 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.97 (Dirham 4.60) | Dirham 7 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 44 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 109 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 131 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 56 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 61 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 206 (Dirham 239) | Dirham 500 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 203 (Dirham 235) | Dirham 219 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 26 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 46% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R$ 2,949 (Dirham 3,415) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.47 (Dirham 1.70) | Dirham 0.35 | + 393% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 216 (Dirham 250) | Dirham 217 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,334 prices entered by 1,041 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 17,087
(R$ 14,754)
in São Paulo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain.
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