- Cost of Living
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- São Paulo
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 1% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (€8) | €8 | + 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 25 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.86) | €2.90 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.41 (€0.81) | €0.95 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (€2.02) | €1.43 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.40 (€1.29) | €1.80 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (€3.91) | €6 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (€1.51) | €1.45 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.95 (€0.95) | €0.89 | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.46 (€1.07) | €0.64 | + 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (€10) | €3.00 | + 230% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (€1.56) | €1.60 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.46 (€0.83) | €0.87 | - 5% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,820 (€913) | €700 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,523 (€603) | €475 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 843 (€202) | €84 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,939 (€703) | €450 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,867 (€446) | €310 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 405 (€97) | €102 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 74 (€18) | €37 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,834 (€439) | €326 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 458 (€109) | €90 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (€5.48) | €5.61 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€4.16) | €9 | - 56% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 224 (€54) | €92 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 189 (€45) | €26 | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 344 (€82) | €75 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 261 (€62) | €84 | - 26% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 85,232 (€20,383) | €17,500 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.68 (€0.88) | €1.19 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 205 (€49) | €32 | + 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (€11) | €11 | - 4% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (€4.10) | €5.41 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (€12) | €3.35 | + 245% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 226 (€54) | €39 | + 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (€4.06) | €4.07 | - 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€2.81) | €2.52 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (€3.23) | €2.77 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.98 (€1.43) | €1.75 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.52 (€1.08) | €1.71 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (€10) | €12 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 108 (€26) | €26 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (€14) | €16 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 239 (€57) | €92 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 206 (€49) | €30 | + 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (€2.31) | €1.58 | + 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (€3.05) | €4.57 | - 33% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,764 (€661) | €485 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.26 (€0.30) | €0.20 | + 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 185 (€44) | €41 | + 8% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€2.58) | €5.00 | - 48% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,365
(R$ 9,887)
in São Paulo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Alicante.
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