- 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 | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 35 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 25 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 23 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.48 (Dirham 4.05) | Dirham 5.23 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.73 (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 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.40 (Dirham 5.12) | Dirham 4.19 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.57 (Dirham 5.33) | Dirham 8 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 60 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.00 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.28 (Dirham 3.82) | Dirham 3.17 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,839 (Dirham 4,473) | Dirham 5,414 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,600 (Dirham 3,029) | Dirham 5,220 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,117 (Dirham 1,301) | Dirham 388 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,979 (Dirham 3,471) | Dirham 5,156 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,903 (Dirham 2,217) | Dirham 3,212 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 508 (Dirham 591) | Dirham 203 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 75 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 317 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,811 (Dirham 2,110) | Dirham 1,125 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 501 (Dirham 584) | Dirham 497 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 32 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 24 | - 16% | |
| 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$ 217 (Dirham 253) | Dirham 195 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 176 (Dirham 204) | Dirham 186 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 354 (Dirham 412) | Dirham 271 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 258 (Dirham 300) | Dirham 233 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 67% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 85,080 (Dirham 99,121) | Dirham 86,029 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.47 (Dirham 4.04) | Dirham 1.75 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 197 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 107 | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (Dirham 35) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 52% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 22 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 44 (Dirham 51) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 285 (Dirham 332) | Dirham 50 | + 564% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 27 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.06 (Dirham 4.72) | Dirham 7 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 44 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 35% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 108 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 131 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 56 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 61 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 214 (Dirham 249) | Dirham 500 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 201 (Dirham 235) | Dirham 219 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 26 | + 18% | |
| 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 15) | Dirham 26 | - 44% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,243 (Dirham 1,448) | Dirham 550 | + 163% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.38 (Dirham 1.61) | Dirham 0.35 | + 368% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 201 (Dirham 234) | Dirham 217 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,310 prices entered by 1,053 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 18,897
(R$ 16,220)
in São Paulo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain.
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