Cost of living in Sullana (Peru) is 13% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
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| Food in Sullana (Peru) is 10% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sullana (Peru) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| S/. 18 (R$ 26) | R$ 27 | 1% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| S/. 21 (R$ 31) | R$ 28 | 9% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| S/. 5.70 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| S/. 3.82 (R$ 5.62) | R$ 3.23 | 74% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| S/. 7 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| S/. 2.77 (R$ 4.08) | R$ 6 | 36% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| S/. 10 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| S/. 3.54 (R$ 5.21) | R$ 7 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| S/. 2.77 (R$ 4.08) | R$ 4.65 | 12% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| S/. 4.85 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.75 | 50% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| S/. 27 (R$ 40) | R$ 36 | 9% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| S/. 9 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | 94% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| S/. 1.47 (R$ 2.17) | R$ 3.21 | 32% |
| Housing in Sullana (Peru) is 16% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Sullana (Peru) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| S/. 2,300 (R$ 3,386) | R$ 2,196 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| S/. 750 (R$ 1,104) | R$ 1,615 | 32% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| S/. 300 (R$ 442) | R$ 473 | 7% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| S/. 1,103 (R$ 1,623) | R$ 2,053 | 21% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| S/. 697 (R$ 1,026) | R$ 1,133 | 9% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| S/. 122 (R$ 179) | R$ 248 | 28% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| S/. 101 (R$ 149) | R$ 85 | 76% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| S/. 1,690 (R$ 2,488) | R$ 1,944 | 28% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| S/. 338 (R$ 498) | R$ 419 | 19% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| S/. 35 (R$ 52) | R$ 23 | 129% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| S/. 8 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | 31% |
| Clothes in Sullana (Peru) is 43% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Sullana (Peru) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| S/. 50 (R$ 74) | R$ 172 | 57% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| S/. 50 (R$ 74) | R$ 169 | 57% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| S/. 250 (R$ 367) | R$ 289 | 27% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| S/. 150 (R$ 221) | R$ 234 | 6% |
| Transportation in Sullana (Peru) is 57% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Sullana (Peru) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| S/. 12,000 (R$ 17,665) | R$ 76,119 | 77% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| S/. 3.70 (R$ 5.44) | R$ 4.01 | 36% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| S/. 331 (R$ 487) | R$ 224 | 117% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | R$ 47 | - |
| Personal Care in Sullana (Peru) is 9% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Sullana (Peru) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| S/. 20 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | 126% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| S/. 10 (R$ 15) | R$ 55 | 73% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| S/. 90 (R$ 132) | R$ 184 | 28% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| S/. 5.00 (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | 56% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| S/. 10 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| S/. 11 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| S/. 3.90 (R$ 5.74) | R$ 6 | 9% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| S/. 4.00 (R$ 5.89) | R$ 3.43 | 72% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| S/. 22 (R$ 33) | R$ 27 | 23% |
| Entertainment in Sullana (Peru) is 36% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Sullana (Peru) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| S/. 25 (R$ 37) | R$ 121 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| S/. 18 (R$ 26) | R$ 59 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | R$ 195 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| S/. 50 (R$ 74) | R$ 168 | 56% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| S/. 13 (R$ 18) | R$ 25 | 25% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| S/. 11 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | 64% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| S/. 7 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | 5% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| S/. 160 (R$ 236) | R$ 3,354 | 93% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| S/. 0.49 (R$ 0.72) | R$ 1.25 | 42% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| S/. 150 (R$ 222) | R$ 107 | 106% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| S/. 20 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | 197% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 8,164 (S/. 5,546) in Sullana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 7,200 in Santo André.