Cost of living in São Luís, Brazil vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Luís (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 (ARS $358) | ARS $367 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (ARS $395) | ARS $301 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (ARS $123) | ARS $88 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.41 (ARS $70) | ARS $60 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (ARS $129) | ARS $78 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.11 (ARS $65) | ARS $55 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (ARS $231) | ARS $129 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.30 (ARS $84) | ARS $44 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.13 (ARS $65) | ARS $27 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.43 (ARS $70) | ARS $58 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 27 (ARS $429) | ARS $201 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (ARS $98) | ARS $92 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.92 (ARS $46) | ARS $32 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 90% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,195 (ARS $50,544) | ARS $20,002 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,844 (ARS $29,161) | ARS $11,466 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 425 (ARS $6,726) | ARS $3,242 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,881 (ARS $29,757) | ARS $11,715 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,247 (ARS $19,724) | ARS $10,117 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 440 (ARS $6,968) | ARS $2,131 | + 227% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 96 (ARS $1,521) | ARS $1,505 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,886 (ARS $29,830) | ARS $23,718 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 398 (ARS $6,295) | ARS $4,797 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 (ARS $219) | ARS $226 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (ARS $272) | ARS $164 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is 43% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 180 (ARS $2,842) | ARS $1,556 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 139 (ARS $2,195) | ARS $1,430 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 247 (ARS $3,903) | ARS $4,439 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 262 (ARS $4,151) | ARS $3,546 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 64,282 (ARS $1,016,810) | ARS $558,062 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.85 (ARS $61) | ARS $44 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 131 (ARS $2,074) | ARS $1,866 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (ARS $593) | ARS $756 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 84% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (ARS $299) | ARS $128 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 35 (ARS $553) | ARS $150 | + 270% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 234 (ARS $3,699) | ARS $769 | + 381% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 10 (ARS $161) | ARS $66 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (ARS $175) | ARS $108 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (ARS $155) | ARS $201 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.61 (ARS $73) | ARS $83 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.85 (ARS $61) | ARS $122 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (ARS $631) | ARS $302 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is 42% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (ARS $1,341) | ARS $731 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 49 (ARS $782) | ARS $521 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 118 (ARS $1,860) | ARS $956 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (ARS $3,008) | ARS $1,359 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 12 (ARS $196) | ARS $313 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (ARS $152) | ARS $152 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (ARS $135) | ARS $91 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,137 (ARS $49,627) | ARS $58,928 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.96 (ARS $15) | ARS $2.16 | + 605% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 136 (ARS $2,152) | ARS $1,567 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (ARS $143) | ARS $248 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 343 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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