Cost of living in São Luís (Brazil) is about the same as in Belém (Brazil)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in São Luís (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| São Luís | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 | R$ 27 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 | R$ 30 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 | R$ 10 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 | R$ 7 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 | R$ 12 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 | R$ 6 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 23 | R$ 21 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.73 | R$ 9 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.94 | R$ 5.30 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.50 | R$ 7 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 59 | R$ 44 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 | R$ 8 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 7 | R$ 4.21 | + 67% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| São Luís | Belém | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,917 | R$ 4,158 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,816 | R$ 2,378 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 687 | R$ 599 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,653 | R$ 3,034 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,173 | R$ 1,738 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 954 | R$ 348 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 100 | R$ 83 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,846 | R$ 1,744 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 441 | R$ 635 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 | R$ 24 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 69 | R$ 13 | + 415% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is about the same as in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| São Luís | Belém | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 186 | R$ 201 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 184 | R$ 191 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 341 | R$ 265 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 298 | R$ 214 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is about the same as in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| São Luís | Belém | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 78,380 | R$ 90,944 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.95 | R$ 6 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 208 | R$ 188 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 46 | R$ 34 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| São Luís | Belém | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 | R$ 18 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 32 | R$ 41 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 270 | R$ 120 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 | R$ 10 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 | R$ 11 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 | R$ 15 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 | R$ 4.84 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.21 | R$ 5.16 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 56 | R$ 33 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is about the same as in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| São Luís | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 73 | R$ 75 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 | R$ 61 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 117 | R$ 126 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 173 | R$ 134 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 | R$ 19 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 | R$ 12 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 | R$ 10 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,432 | R$ 3,080 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 | R$ 1.17 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 | R$ 108 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 | R$ 9 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 262 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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