Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| São Paulo | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 42 | R$ 34 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 | R$ 32 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 | R$ 10 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 | R$ 5.74 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 | R$ 9 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 | R$ 8 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 | R$ 17 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 | R$ 10 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 | R$ 6 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 | R$ 4.86 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 | R$ 55 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 | R$ 8 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.56 | R$ 4.98 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 62% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| São Paulo | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,968 | R$ 3,202 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,618 | R$ 1,737 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 549 | R$ 194 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,556 | R$ 2,321 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,137 | R$ 1,425 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 341 | R$ 191 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 96 | R$ 58 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,096 | R$ 1,950 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 695 | R$ 548 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 | R$ 18 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 | R$ 14 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| São Paulo | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 266 | R$ 185 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 248 | R$ 192 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 466 | R$ 370 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 344 | R$ 290 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| São Paulo | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 112,569 | R$ 108,418 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.49 | R$ 5.59 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 249 | R$ 212 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 | R$ 39 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 39% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| São Paulo | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 | R$ 20 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 | R$ 26 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 269 | R$ 188 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 | R$ 21 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 | R$ 11 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 | R$ 18 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 10 | R$ 6 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.41 | R$ 4.34 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 69 | R$ 31 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 33% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| São Paulo | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 135 | R$ 58 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 81 | R$ 57 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 267 | R$ 190 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 215 | R$ 180 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 35 | R$ 16 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 | R$ 10 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 | R$ 11 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,045 | R$ 3,195 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.41 | R$ 1.43 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 139 | R$ 91 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 | R$ 8 | + 46% | |
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TOTAL | + 27% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,728 prices entered by 309 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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