Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil vs Santo André, Brazil
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 | R$ 27 | + 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 | R$ 28 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 | R$ 8 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.89 | R$ 3.23 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 | R$ 9 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 | R$ 6 | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 | R$ 15 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 | R$ 7 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.94 | R$ 4.65 | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.97 | R$ 4.75 | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 | R$ 36 | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 | R$ 7 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.77 | R$ 3.21 | + 17% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 41% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,212 | R$ 2,196 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,663 | R$ 1,615 | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 438 | R$ 473 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,236 | R$ 2,053 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,893 | R$ 1,133 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 309 | R$ 248 | + 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 | R$ 85 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,645 | R$ 1,944 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 478 | R$ 419 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 | R$ 23 | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 | R$ 17 | + 1% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 230 | R$ 172 | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 215 | R$ 169 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 | R$ 289 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 | R$ 234 | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 100,345 | R$ 76,119 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.34 | R$ 4.01 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 258 | R$ 224 | + 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 | R$ 47 | - 30% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 | R$ 13 | + 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 | R$ 55 | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 190 | R$ 184 | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 | R$ 17 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 | R$ 12 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 | R$ 15 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 | R$ 6 | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.34 | R$ 3.43 | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 53 | R$ 27 | + 97% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 117 | R$ 121 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 67 | R$ 59 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 254 | R$ 195 | + 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 206 | R$ 168 | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 | R$ 25 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 | R$ 9 | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 | R$ 11 | + 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,556 | R$ 3,354 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 | R$ 1.25 | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 152 | R$ 107 | + 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 | R$ 10 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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