Cost of living in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 39 (CH$6,553) | CH$14,383 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 37 (CH$6,233) | CH$7,867 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (CH$2,063) | CH$2,631 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.50 (CH$918) | CH$1,111 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (CH$2,238) | CH$3,179 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 12 (CH$1,981) | CH$1,094 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 (CH$4,593) | CH$4,805 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (CH$1,508) | CH$1,431 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (CH$1,138) | CH$1,274 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 8 (CH$1,282) | CH$1,113 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 50 (CH$8,365) | CH$4,407 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 12 (CH$1,951) | CH$1,970 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.23 (CH$872) | CH$946 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,197 (CH$700,383) | CH$660,547 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,103 (CH$517,799) | CH$446,742 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 623 (CH$103,996) | CH$56,197 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,990 (CH$332,155) | CH$453,843 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,703 (CH$284,268) | CH$302,312 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 494 (CH$82,448) | CH$48,069 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 130 (CH$21,700) | CH$19,871 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,373 (CH$396,053) | CH$232,910 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 569 (CH$94,999) | CH$73,161 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (CH$4,501) | CH$8,726 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (CH$3,833) | CH$10,658 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | La Serena | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 243 (CH$40,552) | CH$41,549 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 219 (CH$36,609) | CH$25,976 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 357 (CH$59,588) | CH$58,261 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 279 (CH$46,624) | CH$59,674 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 169,559 (CH$28,298,755) | CH$12,467,000 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (CH$1,049) | CH$1,216 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 324 (CH$54,149) | CH$44,098 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (CH$4,969) | CH$10,710 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (CH$2,206) | CH$2,642 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (CH$8,754) | CH$8,698 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 347 (CH$57,905) | CH$33,519 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (CH$3,823) | CH$4,092 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (CH$1,840) | CH$2,757 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (CH$2,830) | CH$2,646 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (CH$1,156) | CH$1,377 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.82 (CH$805) | CH$1,825 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 50 (CH$8,281) | CH$9,897 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 126 (CH$21,080) | CH$19,650 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 77 (CH$12,861) | CH$9,228 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 180 (CH$29,991) | CH$33,960 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 189 (CH$31,602) | CH$30,513 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (CH$4,526) | CH$7,498 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (CH$1,782) | CH$3,461 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (CH$1,985) | CH$2,654 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,026 (CH$504,958) | CH$431,856 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.91 (CH$318) | CH$91 | + 249% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 115 (CH$19,184) | CH$35,675 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (CH$1,973) | CH$4,026 | - 51% | |
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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 202 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2025.
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