Cost of living in São Luís (Brazil) is 50% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
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| Food | + 29% | |||
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| Food in São Luís (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| São Luís | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (₨420) | ₨524 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 32 (₨487) | ₨232 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (₨140) | ₨178 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.04 (₨76) | ₨53 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (₨153) | ₨74 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (₨104) | ₨38 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 20 (₨309) | ₨147 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.88 (₨89) | ₨133 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.35 (₨66) | ₨19 | + 253% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.53 (₨83) | ₨109 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (₨668) | ₨755 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (₨131) | ₨75 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.92 (₨59) | ₨27 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 88% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| São Luís | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,953 (₨44,539) | ₨20,621 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,654 (₨24,944) | ₨13,152 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 556 (₨8,381) | ₨2,722 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,077 (₨31,332) | ₨17,850 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,126 (₨16,989) | ₨11,085 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 504 (₨7,599) | ₨3,608 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 87 (₨1,307) | ₨922 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,912 (₨28,834) | ₨36,957 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 410 (₨6,179) | ₨11,203 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (₨189) | ₨332 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 81 (₨1,220) | ₨148 | + 724% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| São Luís | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 187 (₨2,825) | ₨2,276 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 151 (₨2,278) | ₨2,500 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 401 (₨6,048) | ₨3,034 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 244 (₨3,678) | ₨2,269 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is 70% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| São Luís | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 67,599 (₨1,019,625) | ₨734,341 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (₨95) | ₨70 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 179 (₨2,702) | ₨1,157 | + 134% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 38 (₨577) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| São Luís | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (₨266) | ₨174 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 (₨511) | ₨500 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (₨3,267) | ₨500 | + 553% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 (₨177) | ₨250 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (₨148) | ₨152 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (₨159) | ₨189 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.80 (₨72) | ₨106 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.42 (₨67) | ₨73 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 49 (₨740) | ₨190 | + 289% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| São Luís | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 91 (₨1,374) | ₨1,199 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (₨705) | ₨451 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 118 (₨1,774) | ₨1,423 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (₨2,819) | ₨1,473 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (₨213) | ₨525 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (₨164) | ₨164 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (₨136) | ₨190 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,270 (₨49,321) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (₨13) | ₨1.74 | + 677% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (₨2,209) | ₨2,533 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (₨138) | ₨187 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 50% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 53 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2022.
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