Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil vs Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (C$6) | C$11 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (C$2.13) | C$7 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.98 (C$0.92) | C$2.74 | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (C$2.29) | C$4.07 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (C$1.53) | C$4.50 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (C$4.92) | C$11 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (C$1.98) | C$3.98 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.87 (C$1.13) | C$1.97 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.89 (C$1.13) | C$4.40 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (C$11) | C$18 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (C$1.78) | C$2.52 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.83 (C$0.89) | C$2.54 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,173 (C$966) | C$1,585 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,634 (C$610) | C$1,071 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 447 (C$103) | C$229 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,158 (C$731) | C$1,130 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,837 (C$425) | C$843 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 301 (C$70) | C$156 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (C$18) | C$79 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,693 (C$392) | C$377 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 476 (C$110) | C$156 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (C$5.01) | C$9 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (C$4.16) | C$18 | - 76% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 234 (C$54) | C$72 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 228 (C$53) | C$60 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 337 (C$78) | C$118 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 271 (C$63) | C$124 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,121 (C$22,719) | C$26,886 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.32 (C$1.00) | C$1.22 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 269 (C$62) | C$63 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (C$7) | C$26 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (C$3.82) | C$9 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (C$11) | C$21 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 190 (C$44) | C$75 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (C$4.01) | C$7 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$2.56) | C$4.96 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$3.31) | C$5.31 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (C$1.68) | C$2.57 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.54 (C$1.05) | C$2.73 | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 (C$13) | C$19 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 118 (C$27) | C$47 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 66 (C$15) | C$27 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 246 (C$57) | C$131 | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 208 (C$48) | C$91 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (C$2.40) | C$4.59 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (C$2.79) | C$6 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,487 (C$807) | C$757 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (C$0.27) | C$0.17 | + 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 151 (C$35) | C$66 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (C$2.44) | C$15 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,900 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island you would need to make just about C$2,887 (R$ 12,470) in São Paulo.
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