Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil vs Luanda, Angola

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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 33 (3,777 Kz) | 4,029 Kz | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 27 (3,172 Kz) | 3,173 Kz | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (938 Kz) | 1,181 Kz | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.44 (398 Kz) | 445 Kz | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (959 Kz) | 1,190 Kz | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.75 (666 Kz) | 944 Kz | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (2,136 Kz) | 1,878 Kz | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (751 Kz) | 1,224 Kz | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.08 (473 Kz) | 668 Kz | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.71 (547 Kz) | 399 Kz | + 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (4,813 Kz) | 4,370 Kz | + 10% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (852 Kz) | 802 Kz | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.85 (446 Kz) | 402 Kz | + 11% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 4,268 (494,778 Kz) | 663,221 Kz | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,568 (297,702 Kz) | 679,276 Kz | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 733 (84,938 Kz) | 41,614 Kz | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,161 (366,455 Kz) | 483,789 Kz | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,947 (225,725 Kz) | 354,215 Kz | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 388 (44,935 Kz) | 26,131 Kz | + 72% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (8,509 Kz) | 23,768 Kz | - 64% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,784 (206,804 Kz) | 162,473 Kz | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 451 (52,346 Kz) | 35,594 Kz | + 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (2,827 Kz) | 4,887 Kz | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (2,134 Kz) | 23,935 Kz | - 91% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 214 (24,824 Kz) | 21,207 Kz | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 168 (19,517 Kz) | 15,733 Kz | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 320 (37,042 Kz) | 27,954 Kz | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 262 (30,355 Kz) | 33,834 Kz | - 10% | |
Transportation | + 120% | |||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 120% more expensive than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 93,184 (10,803,619 Kz) | 5,441,540 Kz | + 99% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.08 (473 Kz) | 172 Kz | + 175% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 225 (26,118 Kz) | 11,247 Kz | + 132% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 46 (5,308 Kz) | 3,549 Kz | + 50% | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 58% more expensive than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (2,504 Kz) | 1,443 Kz | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 (5,940 Kz) | 2,196 Kz | + 171% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 302 (34,959 Kz) | 13,347 Kz | + 162% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 15 (1,771 Kz) | 1,263 Kz | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (1,570 Kz) | 1,435 Kz | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (1,728 Kz) | 1,933 Kz | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.65 (655 Kz) | 503 Kz | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.66 (656 Kz) | 780 Kz | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (5,398 Kz) | 3,305 Kz | + 63% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 125 (14,539 Kz) | 11,262 Kz | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 58 (6,752 Kz) | 4,893 Kz | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 230 (26,671 Kz) | 51,577 Kz | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 233 (27,048 Kz) | 20,579 Kz | + 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (3,212 Kz) | 2,481 Kz | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (1,026 Kz) | 416 Kz | + 146% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 14 (1,603 Kz) | 379 Kz | + 323% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,914 (337,839 Kz) | 225,061 Kz | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.08 (125 Kz) | 100 Kz | + 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 127 (14,689 Kz) | 26,915 Kz | - 45% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (1,179 Kz) | 1,207 Kz | - 2% | |
TOTAL | - 0% |

These prices were last updated on December 05, 2019.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 1,980,000 Kz in Luanda you would need to make just about 1,977,587 Kz (R$ 17,057) in São Paulo.
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