Cost of living in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela)
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| Food | - 34% | |||
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| Food in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 41 ($7) | US $16 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 39 ($7) | US $11 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 15 ($2.50) | US $2.85 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.61 ($0.97) | US $1.96 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 ($2.33) | US $2.69 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 12 ($2.09) | US $1.46 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 ($4.74) | US $3.32 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 ($1.55) | US $4.69 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 ($1.17) | US $2.44 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 8 ($1.32) | US $1.64 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 50 ($9) | US $10 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 12 ($2.01) | US $2.47 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.08 ($0.87) | US $0.97 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,407 ($759) | US $1,001 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,181 ($548) | US $300 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 623 ($107) | US $30 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,072 ($357) | US $535 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,742 ($300) | US $293 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 494 ($85) | US $28 | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 129 ($22) | US $31 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,373 ($409) | US $207 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 569 ($98) | US $116 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 ($4.64) | US $3.86 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 24 ($4.14) | US $10 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 243 ($42) | US $56 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 219 ($38) | US $35 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 357 ($61) | US $83 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 279 ($48) | US $77 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 71% more expensive than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 169,559 ($29,193) | US $19,568 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 ($1.08) | US $0.57 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 324 ($56) | US $29 | + 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 ($5.12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 ($2.28) | US $7 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 ($9) | US $7 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 347 ($60) | US $35 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 ($3.94) | US $6 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 ($1.90) | US $3.03 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 ($2.92) | US $2.76 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 ($1.19) | US $2.76 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.82 ($0.83) | US $2.03 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 50 ($9) | US $7 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 126 ($22) | US $20 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 77 ($13) | US $10 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 180 ($31) | US $45 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 189 ($33) | US $49 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 ($4.67) | US $16 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 ($1.84) | US $4.18 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 ($2.05) | US $1.88 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,026 ($521) | US $217 | + 140% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.91 ($0.33) | US $0.15 | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 115 ($20) | US $38 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 ($2.04) | US $5.02 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 214 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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