Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil vs Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (ARS $554) | ARS $604 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (ARS $433) | ARS $419 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (ARS $145) | ARS $152 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.87 (ARS $63) | ARS $62 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (ARS $158) | ARS $142 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (ARS $105) | ARS $81 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 20 (ARS $328) | ARS $272 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (ARS $126) | ARS $96 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.91 (ARS $80) | ARS $46 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.97 (ARS $81) | ARS $81 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (ARS $739) | ARS $281 | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (ARS $124) | ARS $143 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.78 (ARS $61) | ARS $42 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 42% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,257 (ARS $69,135) | ARS $41,031 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,740 (ARS $44,494) | ARS $28,811 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 438 (ARS $7,119) | ARS $4,044 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,245 (ARS $52,701) | ARS $31,472 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,893 (ARS $30,737) | ARS $19,232 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 309 (ARS $5,014) | ARS $3,100 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 (ARS $1,266) | ARS $1,425 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,645 (ARS $26,715) | ARS $32,506 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 478 (ARS $7,765) | ARS $13,873 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (ARS $377) | ARS $352 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (ARS $282) | ARS $227 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 230 (ARS $3,742) | ARS $3,833 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 215 (ARS $3,484) | ARS $2,400 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 (ARS $5,451) | ARS $6,337 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 (ARS $4,204) | ARS $5,296 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 67% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 99,474 (ARS $1,615,327) | ARS $1,947,220 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.34 (ARS $70) | ARS $63 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 258 (ARS $4,192) | ARS $1,195 | + 251% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (ARS $539) | ARS $431 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (ARS $293) | ARS $289 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (ARS $763) | ARS $576 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 190 (ARS $3,089) | ARS $1,262 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (ARS $282) | ARS $263 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (ARS $188) | ARS $150 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (ARS $229) | ARS $234 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (ARS $115) | ARS $121 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.34 (ARS $70) | ARS $135 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 53 (ARS $858) | ARS $557 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 117 (ARS $1,899) | ARS $1,283 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 67 (ARS $1,086) | ARS $654 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 254 (ARS $4,124) | ARS $2,280 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 206 (ARS $3,343) | ARS $2,104 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (ARS $481) | ARS $380 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (ARS $171) | ARS $179 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (ARS $204) | ARS $163 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,556 (ARS $57,746) | ARS $52,771 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (ARS $19) | ARS $15 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 152 (ARS $2,474) | ARS $2,183 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (ARS $172) | ARS $163 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $164,788 (R$ 10,148) in São Paulo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $121,000 in Buenos Aires.
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