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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 33 (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 27 (€5.97) | €6 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.73) | €2.98 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.44 (€0.75) | €0.66 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (€1.75) | €2.17 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (€1.32) | €1.58 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (€4.00) | €4.64 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.48) | €1.45 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.02 (€0.87) | €1.00 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.62 (€1.01) | €0.95 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (€9) | €6 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (€1.58) | €1.96 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.84 (€0.83) | €0.72 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 4,296 (€935) | €1,292 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,632 (€573) | €905 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 883 (€192) | €133 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,161 (€688) | €941 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,947 (€424) | €643 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 388 (€84) | €92 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 75 (€16) | €24 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,820 (€396) | €349 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 474 (€103) | €106 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (€5.31) | €8 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (€4.02) | €8 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 227 (€49) | €80 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 172 (€37) | €30 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 342 (€74) | €76 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 268 (€58) | €97 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 90,567 (€19,706) | €26,562 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.15 (€0.90) | €1.55 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 223 (€49) | €37 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 46 (€10) | €13 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (€4.70) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 (€11) | €8 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 302 (€66) | €50 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 15 (€3.32) | €3.38 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (€2.95) | €2.98 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€3.24) | €3.54 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.65 (€1.23) | €1.46 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.66 (€1.23) | €1.96 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (€10) | €13 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 126 (€27) | €28 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 (€13) | €14 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 244 (€53) | €35 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 232 (€51) | €43 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (€1.95) | €2.39 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (€2.85) | €2.23 | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,913 (€634) | €467 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.34 (€0.29) | €0.16 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 127 (€28) | €39 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€2.21) | €4.97 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2019.
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