Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Catania (Italy)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 40 (€7) | €14 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (€6) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (€2.17) | €4.37 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (€1.11) | €1.16 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (€2.49) | €3.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 (€1.57) | €1.50 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 (€5.13) | €5.54 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (€1.82) | €1.82 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (€1.14) | €1.10 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (€1.14) | €1.26 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (€8) | €8 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (€1.67) | €2.21 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.95 (€1.07) | €0.83 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Catania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,053 (€910) | €781 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,597 (€648) | €519 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 564 (€102) | €112 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,537 (€637) | €580 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,138 (€385) | €377 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 349 (€63) | €81 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 104 (€19) | €24 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,232 (€402) | €348 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 682 (€123) | €122 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 29 (€5.29) | €5.41 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (€4.07) | €7 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Catania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 295 (€53) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 250 (€45) | €30 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 452 (€81) | €90 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 341 (€61) | €144 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 4% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Catania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 118,329 (€21,307) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.99 (€1.08) | €1.50 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 254 (€46) | €34 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 39 (€7) | €17 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Catania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 23 (€4.09) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 (€10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 306 (€55) | €73 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (€4.16) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.62) | €4.00 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (€3.47) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (€1.47) | €1.56 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.50 (€0.99) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 67 (€12) | €14 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 140 (€25) | €28 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 79 (€14) | €15 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 290 (€52) | €99 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 217 (€39) | €54 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 37 (€7) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (€1.81) | €1.53 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (€2.23) | €3.59 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,702 (€847) | €393 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.50 (€0.27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 131 (€24) | €61 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€1.95) | €5.41 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,885 prices entered by 297 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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