Cost of living in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 32% more expensive than in Santa Fe (Argentina)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Santa Fe (Argentina) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Santa Fe | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (ARS $2,485) | ARS $4,636 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 (ARS $2,251) | ARS $3,955 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (ARS $747) | ARS $1,173 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.12 (ARS $367) | ARS $457 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (ARS $971) | ARS $1,392 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 13 (ARS $939) | ARS $485 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (ARS $1,875) | ARS $2,604 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (ARS $629) | ARS $558 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (ARS $489) | ARS $546 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (ARS $431) | ARS $695 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 48 (ARS $3,468) | ARS $1,974 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (ARS $622) | ARS $1,037 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 9 (ARS $633) | ARS $267 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 51% more expensive than in Santa Fe (Argentina) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Santa Fe | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,205 (ARS $301,599) | ARS $149,625 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,722 (ARS $195,246) | ARS $166,641 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 744 (ARS $53,329) | ARS $18,855 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,908 (ARS $136,816) | ARS $79,909 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,628 (ARS $116,772) | ARS $61,237 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 471 (ARS $33,772) | ARS $28,851 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 135 (ARS $9,656) | ARS $3,241 | + 198% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,363 (ARS $169,471) | ARS $263,079 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 526 (ARS $37,757) | ARS $135,275 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 (ARS $1,836) | ARS $2,628 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (ARS $1,416) | ARS $2,805 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Santa Fe (Argentina) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Santa Fe | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 229 (ARS $16,413) | ARS $27,445 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 200 (ARS $14,341) | ARS $17,917 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 354 (ARS $25,395) | ARS $49,857 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 270 (ARS $19,386) | ARS $37,563 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 154% more expensive than in Santa Fe (Argentina) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Santa Fe | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 170,086 (ARS $12,198,312) | ARS $7,629,320 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (ARS $463) | ARS $160 | + 190% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 308 (ARS $22,060) | ARS $4,975 | + 343% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (ARS $2,275) | ARS $4,403 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Santa Fe (Argentina) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Santa Fe | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (ARS $961) | ARS $1,177 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 62 (ARS $4,480) | ARS $2,952 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 264 (ARS $18,964) | ARS $7,000 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (ARS $1,643) | ARS $2,000 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (ARS $804) | ARS $951 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (ARS $1,293) | ARS $1,902 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (ARS $440) | ARS $759 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.28 (ARS $307) | ARS $837 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 51 (ARS $3,683) | ARS $9,465 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Santa Fe (Argentina) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Santa Fe | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 107 (ARS $7,656) | ARS $9,268 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 81 (ARS $5,790) | ARS $3,860 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 171 (ARS $12,289) | ARS $19,891 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 178 (ARS $12,748) | ARS $37,862 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 31 (ARS $2,236) | ARS $1,428 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (ARS $640) | ARS $1,135 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (ARS $783) | ARS $1,865 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,464 (ARS $320,120) | ARS $89,794 | + 257% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.91 (ARS $137) | ARS $28 | + 395% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 116 (ARS $8,328) | ARS $11,097 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (ARS $848) | ARS $2,887 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 363 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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