Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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São Paulo | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 44 (135 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (110 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (33 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.15 (16 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (43 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (26 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 29 (90 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (33 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (22 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (19 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 51 (156 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (31 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.68 (14 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 37% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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São Paulo | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,553 (17,128 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,605 (11,118 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 830 (2,560 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,052 (12,499 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,247 (6,931 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 607 (1,872 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 105 (322 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,700 (5,245 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 689 (2,124 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (93 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 25 (76 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | - 31% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 263 (810 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 238 (733 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 452 (1,393 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 404 (1,246 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 8% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 121,962 (376,167 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.43 (17 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 274 (844 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 52 (159 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 23% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (68 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 (173 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 306 (943 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 172% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (73 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (42 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (59 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (28 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.11 (16 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 72 (221 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 165% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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São Paulo | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 131 (404 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 74 (229 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 218 (671 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 277 (854 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 38 (117 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (42 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (39 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,184 (15,989 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.50 (1.53 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 138 (427 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (35 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,157 prices entered by 319 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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