Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 42% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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São Paulo | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 44 (39,108 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 96% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (32,025 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (9,706 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.15 (4,616 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (12,521 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 152% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (7,560 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 29 (26,068 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (9,720 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (6,387 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (5,529 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 51 (45,379 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 127% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (8,896 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 271% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.68 (4,192 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 40% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,553 (4,972,800 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 397% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,605 (3,228,025 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 304% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 830 (743,285 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,052 (3,628,780 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,247 (2,012,444 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 607 (543,509 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 105 (93,600 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,700 (1,522,678 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 689 (616,609 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (27,065 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 261% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 25 (22,065 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 263 (235,087 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 238 (212,742 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 452 (404,333 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 404 (361,809 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 121,962 (109,214,781 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.43 (4,864 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 274 (244,997 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 52 (46,186 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (19,605 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 (50,174 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 306 (273,738 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (21,232 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (12,227 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (17,172 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (8,191 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.11 (4,576 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 72 (64,247 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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São Paulo | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 131 (117,317 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 74 (66,458 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 218 (194,891 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 277 (248,025 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 609% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 38 (33,878 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (12,176 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 204% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (11,314 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 277% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,184 (4,642,170 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.50 (444 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 138 (123,965 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (10,236 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 241% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,145 prices entered by 307 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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