Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 44 (164 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (134 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (41 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.15 (19 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (53 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (32 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 29 (109 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (41 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (27 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (23 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 51 (190 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (37 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 90% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.68 (18 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,553 (20,862 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,605 (13,542 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 830 (3,118 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,052 (15,224 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,247 (8,443 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 607 (2,280 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 105 (393 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,700 (6,388 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 689 (2,587 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (114 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 25 (93 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 263 (986 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 238 (893 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 452 (1,696 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 404 (1,518 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 121,962 (458,185 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.43 (20 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 274 (1,028 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 52 (194 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (82 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 (210 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 306 (1,148 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (89 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (51 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (72 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (34 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.11 (19 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 72 (270 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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São Paulo | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 131 (492 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 74 (279 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 218 (818 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 277 (1,041 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 38 (142 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (51 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (47 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,184 (19,475 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.50 (1.86 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 138 (520 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (43 Loti) | - | - | |
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 2,146 prices entered by 308 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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