- 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 | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 41 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 24 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.40 (Dirham 3.66) | Dirham 5.79 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.40 (Dirham 5.81) | Dirham 4.25 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.95 (Dirham 4.25) | Dirham 4.19 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.48 (Dirham 4.82) | Dirham 8 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 60 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.00 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.47 (Dirham 3.73) | Dirham 3.17 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,816 (Dirham 4,106) | Dirham 6,135 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,528 (Dirham 2,721) | Dirham 5,609 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 820 (Dirham 883) | Dirham 493 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,953 (Dirham 3,178) | Dirham 5,375 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,896 (Dirham 2,041) | Dirham 3,222 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 402 (Dirham 433) | Dirham 322 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 295 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,840 (Dirham 1,980) | Dirham 1,191 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 457 (Dirham 492) | Dirham 522 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 32 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 25 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 223 (Dirham 241) | Dirham 195 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 189 (Dirham 204) | Dirham 186 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 341 (Dirham 367) | Dirham 289 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 260 (Dirham 280) | Dirham 351 | - 20% | |
| 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$ 85,625 (Dirham 92,151) | Dirham 85,506 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.69 (Dirham 3.97) | Dirham 1.75 | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 205 (Dirham 221) | Dirham 107 | + 105% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (Dirham 46) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 30% 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 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (Dirham 54) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 232 (Dirham 250) | Dirham 50 | + 400% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 27 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.95 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.49 (Dirham 4.84) | Dirham 7 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 44 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 44 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 110 (Dirham 119) | Dirham 122 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 63 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 237 (Dirham 255) | Dirham 500 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 209 (Dirham 225) | Dirham 219 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 32 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 28 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,696 (Dirham 2,901) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.28 (Dirham 1.38) | Dirham 0.35 | + 300% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 181 (Dirham 195) | Dirham 217 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,840 prices entered by 956 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 17,950
(R$ 16,679)
in São Paulo.
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