Cost of living in Santo André, Brazil vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santo André (Brazil) is 73% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 ($4.74) | $17 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 ($5.30) | $10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($1.37) | $7 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.02 ($0.57) | $1.69 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 ($1.73) | $5.99 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 ($1.16) | $7 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 ($2.84) | $10 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 ($1.24) | $4.88 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.22 ($0.80) | $2.46 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.65 ($0.88) | $3.30 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 ($8) | $16 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 ($1.23) | $2.45 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.18 ($0.60) | $4.34 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Santo André (Brazil) is 77% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,359 ($448) | $2,550 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,710 ($325) | $1,846 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 455 ($86) | $274 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,987 ($377) | $1,691 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,078 ($205) | $1,289 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 242 ($46) | $142 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 95 ($18) | $41 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,846 ($350) | $450 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 446 ($85) | $132 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 ($3.85) | $14 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 ($3.01) | $26 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Santo André (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 172 ($33) | $66 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 170 ($32) | $75 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 294 ($56) | $100 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 226 ($43) | $181 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Santo André (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 75,586 ($14,345) | $25,902 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.91 ($0.74) | $1.02 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 211 ($40) | $43 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 47 ($9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo André (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 ($2.54) | $12 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 61 ($11) | $28 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 179 ($34) | $115 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 ($3.42) | $9 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.20) | $5.06 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 ($2.72) | $5.65 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 ($1.17) | $5.11 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.35 ($0.64) | $1.99 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 ($4.87) | $25 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Santo André (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 114 ($22) | $57 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 58 ($11) | $25 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 160 ($30) | $202 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 173 ($33) | $97 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 ($4.51) | $12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 ($1.54) | $5.90 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($2.04) | $6 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,020 ($573) | $429 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.25 ($0.24) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 101 ($19) | $51 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 ($1.78) | $10 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 193 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 03, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,200 in Maui you would need to make just about $2,659 (R$ 14,009) in Santo André.
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