- 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% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 33 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 29 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 23 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.56 (Dirham 3.92) | Dirham 5.68 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.75 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.25 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 18 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.72 (Dirham 5.20) | Dirham 4.19 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.56 (Dirham 5.02) | Dirham 8 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 60 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.87 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.43 (Dirham 3.78) | Dirham 2.95 | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,899 (Dirham 4,295) | Dirham 5,414 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,652 (Dirham 2,921) | Dirham 5,032 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,079 (Dirham 1,189) | Dirham 487 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,070 (Dirham 3,381) | Dirham 5,156 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,934 (Dirham 2,130) | Dirham 3,212 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 487 (Dirham 537) | Dirham 203 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 317 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,843 (Dirham 2,031) | Dirham 1,195 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 498 (Dirham 548) | Dirham 497 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 32 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 22 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 220 (Dirham 242) | Dirham 195 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 198 (Dirham 218) | Dirham 186 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 359 (Dirham 396) | Dirham 271 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 266 (Dirham 293) | Dirham 233 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 58% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 83,780 (Dirham 92,283) | Dirham 86,029 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.51 (Dirham 3.86) | Dirham 1.75 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 196 (Dirham 216) | Dirham 107 | + 101% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 (Dirham 34) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 38% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 22 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (Dirham 45) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 275 (Dirham 303) | Dirham 50 | + 507% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 27 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.15 (Dirham 4.57) | Dirham 7 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 44 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 108 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 131 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 54 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 64 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 211 (Dirham 233) | Dirham 500 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 199 (Dirham 220) | Dirham 219 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 27 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 26 | - 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,190 (Dirham 1,311) | Dirham 550 | + 138% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.44 (Dirham 1.58) | Dirham 0.35 | + 356% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 189 (Dirham 209) | Dirham 217 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,849 prices entered by 1,065 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 4% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 15,673
(R$ 14,229)
in São Paulo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 15,000
in Al Ain.
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