Cost of living in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Mar del Plata (Argentina)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 33 (ARS $5,845) | ARS $9,420 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (ARS $5,732) | ARS $12,787 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (ARS $1,902) | ARS $3,326 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.10 (ARS $898) | ARS $1,666 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (ARS $2,533) | ARS $2,263 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 12 (ARS $2,126) | ARS $3,725 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 27 (ARS $4,728) | ARS $5,704 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (ARS $1,517) | ARS $1,833 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (ARS $1,183) | ARS $1,773 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (ARS $1,120) | ARS $1,284 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 51 (ARS $9,009) | ARS $4,722 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (ARS $1,844) | ARS $2,762 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 8 (ARS $1,435) | ARS $482 | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,111 (ARS $723,358) | ARS $782,361 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,857 (ARS $502,679) | ARS $455,373 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 656 (ARS $115,525) | ARS $36,979 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,870 (ARS $329,040) | ARS $289,954 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,693 (ARS $297,996) | ARS $357,345 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 542 (ARS $95,373) | ARS $49,715 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 130 (ARS $22,814) | ARS $29,499 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,363 (ARS $415,831) | ARS $267,999 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 535 (ARS $94,149) | ARS $14,428 | + 553% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 (ARS $4,504) | ARS $3,264 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (ARS $3,644) | ARS $4,000 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 229 (ARS $40,273) | ARS $106,836 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 210 (ARS $36,877) | ARS $57,543 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 354 (ARS $62,281) | ARS $193,842 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 270 (ARS $47,568) | ARS $75,022 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 170,086 (ARS $29,931,044) | ARS $20,190,000 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (ARS $1,136) | ARS $1,159 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 317 (ARS $55,788) | ARS $58,733 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (ARS $5,675) | ARS $4,011 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 11 (ARS $2,011) | ARS $13,802 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (ARS $9,230) | ARS $6,500 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 343 (ARS $60,427) | ARS $23,247 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (ARS $4,031) | ARS $4,843 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (ARS $1,972) | ARS $331 | + 495% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (ARS $3,172) | ARS $4,872 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (ARS $1,081) | ARS $3,214 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.28 (ARS $753) | ARS $3,553 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 51 (ARS $9,037) | ARS $6,296 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 63% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 121 (ARS $21,314) | ARS $38,520 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 75 (ARS $13,278) | ARS $4,977 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 171 (ARS $30,153) | ARS $3,500 | + 762% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 194 (ARS $34,213) | ARS $29,557 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (ARS $5,231) | ARS $7,638 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (ARS $1,866) | ARS $2,583 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (ARS $2,041) | ARS $1,972 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,464 (ARS $785,479) | ARS $187,796 | + 318% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.91 (ARS $336) | ARS $3.82 | + 8682% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 115 (ARS $20,281) | ARS $42,662 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (ARS $2,080) | ARS $3,929 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 351 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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