Cost of living in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Florianopolis (Brazil)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 33 | R$ 42 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 | R$ 35 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 | R$ 14 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.10 | R$ 5.33 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 | R$ 13 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 12 | R$ 8 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 27 | R$ 18 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 | R$ 8 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 | R$ 5.72 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 | R$ 6 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 51 | R$ 49 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 | R$ 9 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 8 | R$ 3.79 | + 115% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,111 | R$ 6,094 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,857 | R$ 4,082 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 656 | R$ 1,522 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,870 | R$ 4,799 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,693 | R$ 2,564 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 542 | R$ 877 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 130 | R$ 123 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,363 | R$ 2,728 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 535 | R$ 819 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 | R$ 33 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 | R$ 28 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 229 | R$ 214 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 210 | R$ 282 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 354 | R$ 510 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 270 | R$ 443 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 170,086 | R$ 131,682 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 | R$ 6 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 317 | R$ 274 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 | R$ 47 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 11 | R$ 18 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 | R$ 68 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 343 | R$ 257 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 | R$ 24 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 | R$ 10 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 | R$ 17 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 | R$ 15 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.28 | R$ 5.32 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 51 | R$ 67 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 121 | R$ 175 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 75 | R$ 69 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 171 | R$ 465 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 194 | R$ 229 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 | R$ 28 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 | R$ 13 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 | R$ 18 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,464 | R$ 3,712 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.91 | R$ 1.60 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 115 | R$ 138 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 | R$ 15 | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 668 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
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