Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (ARS $633) | ARS $915 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (ARS $556) | ARS $648 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (ARS $201) | ARS $239 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.31 (ARS $81) | ARS $90 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (ARS $218) | ARS $174 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (ARS $130) | ARS $127 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 23 (ARS $435) | ARS $422 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (ARS $165) | ARS $160 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.41 (ARS $101) | ARS $69 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.67 (ARS $106) | ARS $117 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 47 (ARS $881) | ARS $421 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (ARS $150) | ARS $191 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.77 (ARS $70) | ARS $62 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,166 (ARS $77,930) | ARS $65,627 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,911 (ARS $54,446) | ARS $46,781 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 463 (ARS $8,663) | ARS $4,385 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,720 (ARS $69,592) | ARS $44,524 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,297 (ARS $42,967) | ARS $30,997 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 346 (ARS $6,472) | ARS $3,476 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 (ARS $1,428) | ARS $1,666 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,765 (ARS $33,020) | ARS $45,825 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 559 (ARS $10,464) | ARS $23,406 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (ARS $456) | ARS $494 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (ARS $372) | ARS $331 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 249 (ARS $4,663) | ARS $6,707 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 219 (ARS $4,088) | ARS $4,645 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 363 (ARS $6,786) | ARS $12,904 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 306 (ARS $5,717) | ARS $10,258 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 43% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 103,873 (ARS $1,943,028) | ARS $3,146,520 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.71 (ARS $107) | ARS $93 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 263 (ARS $4,914) | ARS $1,384 | + 255% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 40 (ARS $757) | ARS $559 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 (ARS $389) | ARS $398 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (ARS $907) | ARS $845 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 227 (ARS $4,252) | ARS $1,959 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (ARS $318) | ARS $455 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (ARS $225) | ARS $235 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (ARS $306) | ARS $323 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (ARS $118) | ARS $152 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.14 (ARS $96) | ARS $195 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 71 (ARS $1,328) | ARS $777 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 121 (ARS $2,269) | ARS $2,076 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 77 (ARS $1,443) | ARS $1,096 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 313 (ARS $5,849) | ARS $2,844 | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 202 (ARS $3,782) | ARS $3,278 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (ARS $539) | ARS $605 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (ARS $194) | ARS $250 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (ARS $210) | ARS $255 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,646 (ARS $68,208) | ARS $83,290 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.98 (ARS $18) | ARS $29 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 145 (ARS $2,709) | ARS $3,278 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (ARS $200) | ARS $242 | - 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
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