- 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$ 26 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€2.24) | €3.02 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.57 (€0.95) | €0.82 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (€2.28) | €1.43 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.79 (€1.54) | €1.75 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (€4.57) | €6 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.91) | €1.61 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.67 (€1.24) | €0.87 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.56 (€1.21) | €0.64 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (€11) | €3.00 | + 260% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (€1.69) | €1.67 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.39 (€0.90) | €0.81 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,897 (€1,037) | €700 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,662 (€708) | €475 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,077 (€287) | €95 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,050 (€812) | €450 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,927 (€513) | €310 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 485 (€129) | €109 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 75 (€20) | €37 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,842 (€490) | €390 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 501 (€133) | €89 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (€5.85) | €5.27 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€4.62) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 213 (€57) | €92 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 187 (€50) | €26 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 357 (€95) | €75 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 268 (€71) | €84 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,337 (€22,441) | €17,500 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.51 (€0.93) | €1.24 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 196 (€52) | €32 | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 (€8) | €11 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 43% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (€4.52) | €5.41 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (€11) | €3.60 | + 204% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 272 (€72) | €43 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (€4.73) | €4.21 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (€3.45) | €2.18 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (€3.77) | €2.86 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (€1.70) | €1.52 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.14 (€1.10) | €1.58 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (€10) | €14 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 33% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 106 (€28) | €26 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 55 (€15) | €16 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 213 (€57) | €102 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 199 (€53) | €30 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (€7) | €6 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (€2.28) | €1.58 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (€3.25) | €4.58 | - 29% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,190 (€317) | €154 | + 105% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.41 (€0.38) | €0.20 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 192 (€51) | €41 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (€2.30) | €5.00 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,015 prices entered by 1,070 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,703
(R$ 10,157)
in São Paulo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Alicante.
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