Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Natal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 40 | R$ 27 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 | R$ 31 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 | R$ 10 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 | R$ 5.77 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 | R$ 11 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 | R$ 5.24 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 | R$ 24 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 | R$ 7 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 | R$ 5.72 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 | R$ 4.48 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 | R$ 53 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 | R$ 8 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.66 | R$ 3.37 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 57% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Natal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,167 | R$ 3,006 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,570 | R$ 2,033 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 606 | R$ 348 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,656 | R$ 2,028 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,225 | R$ 1,331 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 398 | R$ 343 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 100 | R$ 89 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,969 | R$ 1,944 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 699 | R$ 519 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 33 | R$ 22 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 | R$ 15 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Natal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 281 | R$ 266 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 256 | R$ 256 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 445 | R$ 376 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 338 | R$ 229 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Natal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 120,282 | R$ 88,266 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.80 | R$ 7 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 244 | R$ 183 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 40 | R$ 86 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 41% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Natal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 28 | R$ 15 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 54 | R$ 40 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 270 | R$ 206 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 | R$ 13 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 | R$ 10 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 | R$ 14 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 | R$ 7 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 | R$ 3.12 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 70 | R$ 52 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Natal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 136 | R$ 61 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 76 | R$ 52 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 277 | R$ 297 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 211 | R$ 147 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 34 | R$ 24 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 | R$ 12 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 | R$ 9 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,100 | R$ 3,515 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.34 | R$ 1.04 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 136 | R$ 115 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 | R$ 10 | + 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,995 prices entered by 297 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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