Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil vs Kingston, Canada
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (C$8) | C$15 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (C$6) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (C$2.14) | C$5.74 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.90 (C$0.93) | C$2.61 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (C$2.32) | C$3.53 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (C$1.53) | C$3.57 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (C$4.95) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (C$1.93) | C$4.00 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.97 (C$1.18) | C$3.05 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.92 (C$1.17) | C$4.24 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (C$11) | C$16 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (C$1.82) | C$2.41 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.73 (C$0.89) | C$2.23 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,212 (C$1,000) | C$1,996 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,663 (C$632) | C$1,244 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 438 (C$104) | C$220 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,236 (C$768) | C$1,346 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,893 (C$449) | C$1,009 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 309 (C$73) | C$119 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 (C$19) | C$58 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,645 (C$390) | C$467 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 478 (C$113) | C$171 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (C$5.52) | C$13 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (C$4.13) | C$22 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 229 (C$54) | C$63 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 230 (C$55) | C$38 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 (C$80) | C$98 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 (C$61) | C$100 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 100,345 (C$23,816) | C$23,254 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.34 (C$1.03) | C$1.23 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 262 (C$62) | C$67 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (C$8) | C$21 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (C$4.29) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (C$11) | C$16 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 190 (C$45) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (C$4.13) | C$9 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$2.75) | C$4.39 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$3.34) | C$5.50 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (C$1.68) | C$3.15 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.34 (C$1.03) | C$2.35 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 53 (C$13) | C$17 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 117 (C$28) | C$47 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 66 (C$16) | C$26 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 254 (C$60) | C$96 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 206 (C$49) | C$86 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (C$2.50) | C$4.75 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (C$2.98) | C$7 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,556 (C$844) | C$544 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (C$0.28) | C$0.51 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 152 (C$36) | C$51 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (C$2.52) | C$12 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Kingston you would need to make just about C$3,804 (R$ 16,029) in São Paulo.
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