Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 45 (3,333 Ft) | 3,486 Ft | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (2,664 Ft) | 2,646 Ft | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (856 Ft) | 955 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.75 (428 Ft) | 491 Ft | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (1,017 Ft) | 1,237 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 (645 Ft) | 1,165 Ft | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 (2,104 Ft) | 2,202 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (789 Ft) | 516 Ft | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (470 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (473 Ft) | 361 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 47 (3,524 Ft) | 2,668 Ft | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (734 Ft) | 600 Ft | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.92 (440 Ft) | 298 Ft | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,122 (380,703 Ft) | 382,974 Ft | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,468 (257,787 Ft) | 261,390 Ft | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 793 (58,932 Ft) | 48,447 Ft | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,784 (281,253 Ft) | 210,305 Ft | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,240 (166,523 Ft) | 157,519 Ft | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 466 (34,646 Ft) | 33,145 Ft | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 104 (7,738 Ft) | 4,689 Ft | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,949 (144,836 Ft) | 125,839 Ft | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 655 (48,720 Ft) | 36,307 Ft | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (2,012 Ft) | 4,683 Ft | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (1,683 Ft) | 3,436 Ft | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 271 (20,168 Ft) | 27,646 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 256 (18,995 Ft) | 12,246 Ft | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 486 (36,148 Ft) | 29,068 Ft | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 358 (26,648 Ft) | 34,390 Ft | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,151 (8,559,307 Ft) | 9,546,220 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.31 (395 Ft) | 635 Ft | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 247 (18,335 Ft) | 9,652 Ft | + 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 40 (2,937 Ft) | 4,517 Ft | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (1,600 Ft) | 3,276 Ft | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 (4,156 Ft) | 3,907 Ft | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 305 (22,657 Ft) | 20,594 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (1,707 Ft) | 1,930 Ft | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (1,018 Ft) | 1,121 Ft | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (1,414 Ft) | 1,261 Ft | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (682 Ft) | 1,161 Ft | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.96 (443 Ft) | 1,067 Ft | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 69 (5,142 Ft) | 4,782 Ft | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 134 (9,928 Ft) | 12,133 Ft | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 79 (5,863 Ft) | 5,100 Ft | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 247 (18,323 Ft) | 19,561 Ft | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 225 (16,751 Ft) | 16,821 Ft | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 35 (2,631 Ft) | 2,886 Ft | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (828 Ft) | 941 Ft | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (935 Ft) | 800 Ft | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,479 (407,235 Ft) | 294,804 Ft | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.24 (92 Ft) | 28 Ft | + 228% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 151 (11,222 Ft) | 18,474 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (825 Ft) | 2,043 Ft | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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