Cost of living in Santo André, Brazil vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Santo André (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (€3.94) | €9 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (€4.21) | €5.45 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.11) | €3.75 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.23 (€0.48) | €1.23 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (€1.40) | €3.25 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (€0.94) | €1.35 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (€2.23) | €4.12 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.03) | €1.36 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.65 (€0.69) | €0.68 | + 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.75 (€0.70) | €1.14 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (€5.36) | €8 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.03) | €2.02 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.21 (€0.48) | €0.90 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Santo André (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,196 (€325) | €426 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,615 (€239) | €302 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 473 (€70) | €122 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,053 (€303) | €316 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,133 (€168) | €245 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 248 (€37) | €94 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 85 (€13) | €21 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,944 (€287) | €351 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 419 (€62) | €71 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (€3.35) | €10 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€2.53) | €5.67 | - 55% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Santo André (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 172 (€25) | €83 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 169 (€25) | €40 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 289 (€43) | €70 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 234 (€35) | €71 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Santo André (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 76,119 (€11,249) | €23,202 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.01 (€0.59) | €1.57 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 224 (€33) | €39 | - 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 47 (€7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Santo André (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (€1.92) | €3.23 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 55 (€8) | €5.59 | + 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 184 (€27) | €32 | - 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (€2.50) | €3.88 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€1.73) | €3.80 | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.19) | €3.50 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (€0.93) | €1.53 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.43 (€0.51) | €1.83 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (€3.97) | €11 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Santo André (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 121 (€18) | €22 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (€9) | €15 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 195 (€29) | €38 | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 168 (€25) | €46 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (€3.64) | €7 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (€1.40) | €3.40 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€1.55) | €3.22 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,354 (€496) | €792 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.25 (€0.18) | €0.24 | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 107 (€16) | €38 | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€1.46) | €4.08 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €789 (R$ 5,342) in Santo André.
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