Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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São Paulo | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 44 (Dinar 3.272) | Dinar 6 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (Dinar 2.679) | Dinar 3.436 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (Dinar 0.812) | Dinar 1.135 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.15 (Dinar 0.386) | Dinar 0.757 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (Dinar 1.048) | Dinar 1.370 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (Dinar 0.633) | Dinar 0.430 | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 29 (Dinar 2.181) | Dinar 1.769 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (Dinar 0.813) | Dinar 0.818 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (Dinar 0.534) | Dinar 0.318 | + 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (Dinar 0.463) | Dinar 1.736 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 51 (Dinar 3.797) | Dinar 8 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (Dinar 0.744) | Dinar 0.810 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.68 (Dinar 0.351) | Dinar 0.385 | - 9% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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São Paulo | Manama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,553 (Dinar 416) | Dinar 727 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,605 (Dinar 270) | Dinar 336 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 830 (Dinar 62) | Dinar 131 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,052 (Dinar 304) | Dinar 353 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,247 (Dinar 168) | Dinar 261 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 607 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 61 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 105 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 11 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,700 (Dinar 127) | Dinar 141 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 689 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 34 | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (Dinar 2.264) | Dinar 3.196 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 25 (Dinar 1.846) | Dinar 2.709 | - 32% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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São Paulo | Manama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 263 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 22 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 238 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 20 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 452 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 40 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 404 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 40 | - 25% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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São Paulo | Manama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 121,962 (Dinar 9,137) | Dinar 8,899 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.43 (Dinar 0.407) | Dinar 0.195 | + 109% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 274 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 14 | + 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 52 (Dinar 3.864) | Dinar 9 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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São Paulo | Manama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (Dinar 1.640) | Dinar 1.773 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 (Dinar 4.198) | Dinar 6 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 306 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 18 | + 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (Dinar 1.776) | Dinar 2.526 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (Dinar 1.023) | Dinar 2.315 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (Dinar 1.437) | Dinar 2.355 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (Dinar 0.685) | Dinar 1.064 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.11 (Dinar 0.383) | Dinar 1.568 | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 72 (Dinar 5.375) | Dinar 2.534 | + 112% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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São Paulo | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 131 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 21 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 74 (Dinar 5.560) | Dinar 10 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 218 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 24 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 277 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 44 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 38 (Dinar 2.834) | Dinar 5.912 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (Dinar 1.019) | Dinar 2.560 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (Dinar 0.947) | Dinar 3.319 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,184 (Dinar 388) | Dinar 280 | + 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.50 (Dinar 0.037) | Dinar 0.039 | - 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 138 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 34 | - 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (Dinar 0.856) | Dinar 4.467 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
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These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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