Cost of living in Santander (Spain) is 71% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
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| Food in Santander (Spain) is 89% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Santander (Spain) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €13 (R$ 84) | R$ 27 | 214% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €6 (R$ 42) | R$ 28 | 48% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.18 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | 182% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.85 (R$ 5.69) | R$ 3.23 | 76% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €1.64 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.13 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | 124% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.61 (R$ 37) | R$ 15 | 147% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.47 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.11 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.65 | 58% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.90 (R$ 6.00) | R$ 4.75 | 26% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 36 | 23% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.43 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | 37% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.71 (R$ 4.71) | R$ 3.21 | 47% |
| Housing in Santander (Spain) is 134% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Santander (Spain) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €810 (R$ 5,389) | R$ 2,196 | 145% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €557 (R$ 3,709) | R$ 1,615 | 130% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €163 (R$ 1,085) | R$ 473 | 129% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €549 (R$ 3,650) | R$ 2,053 | 78% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €402 (R$ 2,678) | R$ 1,133 | 136% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €114 (R$ 761) | R$ 248 | 207% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €32 (R$ 216) | R$ 85 | 155% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €471 (R$ 3,131) | R$ 1,944 | 61% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €103 (R$ 684) | R$ 419 | 63% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €5.92 (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | 74% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €9 (R$ 60) | R$ 17 | 251% |
| Clothes in Santander (Spain) is 67% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Santander (Spain) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €75 (R$ 502) | R$ 172 | 192% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €28 (R$ 186) | R$ 169 | 10% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €85 (R$ 563) | R$ 289 | 95% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €97 (R$ 643) | R$ 234 | 175% |
| Transportation in Santander (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Santander (Spain) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €21,741 (R$ 144,672) | R$ 76,119 | 90% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.29 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.01 | 114% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €29 (R$ 194) | R$ 224 | 14% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | R$ 47 | - |
| Personal Care in Santander (Spain) is 85% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Santander (Spain) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €5.90 (R$ 39) | R$ 13 | 201% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €11 (R$ 72) | R$ 55 | 31% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €63 (R$ 421) | R$ 184 | 129% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.65 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | 44% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.90 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | 65% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.77 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | 25% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.51 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | 60% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.43 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.43 | 177% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €14 (R$ 93) | R$ 27 | 246% |
| Entertainment in Santander (Spain) is 59% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Santander (Spain) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €26 (R$ 176) | R$ 121 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €15 (R$ 101) | R$ 59 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €80 (R$ 535) | R$ 195 | 174% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €42 (R$ 278) | R$ 168 | 65% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 25 | 86% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €1.99 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | 40% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.71 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | 135% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €479 (R$ 3,187) | R$ 3,354 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.27 (R$ 1.78) | R$ 1.25 | 43% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €44 (R$ 294) | R$ 107 | 174% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €4.94 (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | 232% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 11,275 (€1,694) in Santander to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,600 in Santo André.