Cost of living in São Luís, Brazil vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in São Luís (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 (₨316) | ₨524 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (₨348) | ₨232 | + 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (₨109) | ₨178 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.41 (₨62) | ₨53 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (₨114) | ₨74 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.11 (₨57) | ₨38 | + 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (₨204) | ₨147 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.30 (₨74) | ₨133 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.13 (₨58) | ₨19 | + 210% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.43 (₨62) | ₨109 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 27 (₨379) | ₨819 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (₨87) | ₨75 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.92 (₨41) | ₨27 | + 50% | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 40% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,195 (₨44,591) | ₨21,065 | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,844 (₨25,726) | ₨15,843 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 425 (₨5,934) | ₨3,761 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,881 (₨26,252) | ₨28,261 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,247 (₨17,401) | ₨9,442 | + 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 440 (₨6,147) | ₨3,583 | + 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 96 (₨1,342) | ₨967 | + 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,886 (₨26,316) | ₨36,957 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 398 (₨5,554) | ₨11,203 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 (₨193) | ₨332 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (₨240) | ₨148 | + 62% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 180 (₨2,507) | ₨2,276 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 139 (₨1,936) | ₨2,500 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 247 (₨3,443) | ₨3,034 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 262 (₨3,662) | ₨2,269 | + 61% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 64,282 (₨897,037) | ₨734,341 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.85 (₨54) | ₨67 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 131 (₨1,830) | ₨1,157 | + 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (₨523) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (₨264) | ₨174 | + 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 35 (₨488) | ₨500 | - 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 234 (₨3,264) | ₨500 | + 553% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 10 (₨142) | ₨250 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (₨154) | ₨152 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (₨136) | ₨189 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.61 (₨64) | ₨106 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.85 (₨54) | ₨73 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (₨557) | ₨190 | + 193% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (₨1,183) | ₨1,199 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 49 (₨690) | ₨451 | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 118 (₨1,641) | ₨1,423 | + 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (₨2,654) | ₨1,473 | + 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 12 (₨173) | ₨525 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (₨134) | ₨164 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (₨119) | ₨177 | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,137 (₨43,781) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.96 (₨13) | ₨2.83 | + 375% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 136 (₨1,899) | ₨2,533 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (₨126) | ₨187 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Luís (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨65,369 (R$ 4,684) in São Luís to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨57,000 in Ghaziabad.
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