Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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São Paulo | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 44 (5,263 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (4,310 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (1,306 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.15 (621 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (1,685 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (1,017 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 29 (3,508 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (1,308 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (860 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (744 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 51 (6,107 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (1,197 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.68 (564 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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São Paulo | malabo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,553 (669,273 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,605 (434,449 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 830 (100,036 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,052 (488,386 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,247 (270,848 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 607 (73,149 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 105 (12,597 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,700 (204,932 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 689 (82,987 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (3,643 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 25 (2,970 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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São Paulo | malabo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 263 (31,640 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 238 (28,632 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 452 (54,418 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 404 (48,695 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 121,962 (14,698,857 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.43 (655 Franc) | 739 Franc | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 274 (32,973 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 52 (6,216 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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São Paulo | malabo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (2,639 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 (6,753 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 306 (36,842 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (2,858 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (1,646 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (2,311 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (1,102 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.11 (616 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 72 (8,647 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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São Paulo | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 131 (15,789 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 74 (8,944 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 218 (26,230 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 277 (33,381 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 38 (4,560 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (1,639 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (1,523 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,184 (624,774 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.50 (60 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 138 (16,684 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (1,378 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 38% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,152 prices entered by 313 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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