- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Spain
- São Paulo
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (€9) | €8 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 25 (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€2.22) | €2.90 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.48 (€0.92) | €0.88 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (€2.32) | €1.43 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.73 (€1.53) | €1.79 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (€4.61) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.90) | €1.60 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.40 (€1.17) | €0.87 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.57 (€1.22) | €0.64 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (€11) | €3.00 | + 255% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (€1.72) | €1.65 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.28 (€0.87) | €0.84 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,839 (€1,022) | €700 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,600 (€692) | €475 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,117 (€297) | €85 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,979 (€793) | €450 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,903 (€506) | €310 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 508 (€135) | €110 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 75 (€20) | €37 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,811 (€482) | €372 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 501 (€133) | €86 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (€5.71) | €5.45 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€4.63) | €9 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 217 (€58) | €92 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 176 (€47) | €26 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 354 (€94) | €75 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 258 (€69) | €84 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 85,080 (€22,640) | €17,500 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.47 (€0.92) | €1.20 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 197 (€53) | €32 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (€8) | €11 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 44% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (€4.79) | €5.41 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 44 (€12) | €3.35 | + 249% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 285 (€76) | €41 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (€4.51) | €4.21 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (€3.37) | €2.21 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (€3.73) | €2.77 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (€1.67) | €1.75 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.06 (€1.08) | €1.58 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (€10) | €13 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 39% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 108 (€29) | €25 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 56 (€15) | €16 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 214 (€57) | €92 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 201 (€54) | €30 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (€7) | €7 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (€2.40) | €1.58 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (€3.31) | €4.52 | - 27% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,243 (€331) | €154 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.38 (€0.37) | €0.20 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 201 (€53) | €41 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (€2.26) | €5.00 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,497 prices entered by 1,068 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,724
(R$ 10,235)
in São Paulo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Alicante.
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