Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil vs Saint-Étienne, France
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Saint-Étienne (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (€5.09) | €13 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (€4.10) | €8 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (€1.39) | €4.64 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.05 (€0.61) | €1.01 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (€1.51) | €4.32 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (€0.98) | €1.88 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (€3.20) | €8 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (€1.30) | €2.46 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.98 (€0.74) | €1.10 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.99 (€0.75) | €2.07 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 47 (€7) | €11 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (€1.14) | €1.80 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.98 (€0.59) | €1.03 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Saint-Étienne (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,127 (€616) | €688 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,676 (€400) | €545 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 440 (€66) | €117 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,236 (€483) | €486 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,905 (€285) | €340 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 289 (€43) | €60 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (€12) | €21 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,681 (€251) | €350 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 479 (€72) | €70 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (€3.34) | €3.00 | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (€2.69) | €8 | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Saint-Étienne (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 233 (€35) | €89 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 211 (€32) | €35 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 344 (€51) | €90 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 266 (€40) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Saint-Étienne (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,187 (€14,663) | €16,993 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.53 (€0.68) | €1.20 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 261 (€39) | €39 | - 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (€4.96) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Saint-Étienne (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (€2.65) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (€7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 194 (€29) | €22 | + 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (€2.52) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€1.65) | €5.63 | - 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.25) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (€1.09) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.48 (€0.67) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 54 (€8) | €13 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Saint-Étienne (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 114 (€17) | €33 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 66 (€10) | €16 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 241 (€36) | €30 | + 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 199 (€30) | €40 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (€4.45) | €8 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (€1.54) | €1.92 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (€1.72) | €4.24 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,538 (€528) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (€0.17) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 160 (€24) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€1.52) | €8 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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