Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 42 (Dinar 3.278) | Dinar 2.616 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (Dinar 2.657) | Dinar 2.540 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (Dinar 0.937) | Dinar 1.271 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (Dinar 0.475) | Dinar 0.594 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (Dinar 1.075) | Dinar 1.076 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (Dinar 0.637) | Dinar 0.403 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 29 (Dinar 2.202) | Dinar 1.769 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (Dinar 0.808) | Dinar 0.760 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (Dinar 0.498) | Dinar 0.282 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (Dinar 0.528) | Dinar 0.710 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (Dinar 3.380) | Dinar 6 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (Dinar 0.735) | Dinar 0.986 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.56 (Dinar 0.429) | Dinar 0.414 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 36% 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$ 4,960 (Dinar 383) | Dinar 594 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,511 (Dinar 271) | Dinar 387 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 549 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 88 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,633 (Dinar 281) | Dinar 366 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,162 (Dinar 167) | Dinar 282 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 353 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 61 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 96 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 16 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,096 (Dinar 162) | Dinar 114 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 695 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 34 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (Dinar 2.180) | Dinar 3.196 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (Dinar 1.769) | Dinar 2.506 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 266 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 17 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 248 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 22 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 474 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 34 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 348 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 33 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 18% 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$ 112,919 (Dinar 8,720) | Dinar 8,899 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.48 (Dinar 0.423) | Dinar 0.195 | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 248 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 14 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (Dinar 3.262) | Dinar 9 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 30% 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 1.675) | Dinar 1.773 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (Dinar 3.825) | Dinar 5.870 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 269 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 16 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 (Dinar 1.482) | Dinar 2.526 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (Dinar 1.069) | Dinar 2.637 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (Dinar 1.430) | Dinar 2.240 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 10 (Dinar 0.757) | Dinar 1.209 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 6 (Dinar 0.476) | Dinar 1.329 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 71 (Dinar 5.519) | Dinar 2.476 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 135 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 16 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 80 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 253 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 24 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 216 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 21 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 34 (Dinar 2.633) | Dinar 5.912 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (Dinar 0.838) | Dinar 1.816 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (Dinar 0.950) | Dinar 3.032 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,045 (Dinar 390) | Dinar 280 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.36 (Dinar 0.105) | Dinar 0.039 | + 166% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 141 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 30 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (Dinar 0.859) | Dinar 2.086 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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