Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Lille (France)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 40 (€7) | €15 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (€6) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (€2.18) | €5.83 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (€1.09) | €1.18 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (€2.44) | €3.66 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 (€1.54) | €2.66 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 (€5.01) | €7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (€1.84) | €2.33 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (€1.12) | €1.42 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (€1.14) | €2.04 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (€8) | €6 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (€1.61) | €1.95 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.66 (€1.00) | €1.15 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,203 (€920) | €1,202 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,609 (€638) | €869 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 606 (€107) | €123 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,656 (€647) | €665 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,175 (€385) | €563 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 398 (€70) | €75 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 100 (€18) | €28 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,006 (€355) | €336 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 686 (€121) | €95 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 33 (€5.83) | €10 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 (€3.91) | €13 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 285 (€50) | €93 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 257 (€45) | €35 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 457 (€81) | €95 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 346 (€61) | €90 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 120,282 (€21,276) | €23,157 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.88 (€1.04) | €1.59 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 244 (€43) | €53 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 40 (€7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 4% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 28 (€4.91) | €5.32 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 54 (€10) | €4.35 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 276 (€49) | €25 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (€3.84) | €4.09 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (€2.49) | €3.41 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (€3.51) | €3.68 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (€1.55) | €1.60 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (€1.27) | €2.15 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 70 (€12) | €23 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 136 (€24) | €43 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 76 (€13) | €22 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 277 (€49) | €79 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 211 (€37) | €54 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 34 (€6) | €8 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (€1.85) | €3.11 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (€2.17) | €5.34 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,100 (€902) | €443 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.34 (€0.24) | €0.22 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 136 (€24) | €35 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€1.91) | €7 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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