Cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 68% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 89% | |||
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| Food in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 89% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Las Vegas, Nevada | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (R$ 109) | R$ 49 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (R$ 71) | R$ 37 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.45 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (R$ 5.50) | R$ 6 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.39 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.71 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 33 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.88 (R$ 21) | R$ 14 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (R$ 97) | R$ 54 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.79 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.08 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.80 | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 119% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Las Vegas, Nevada | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,492 (R$ 13,738) | R$ 6,271 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,840 (R$ 10,142) | R$ 4,239 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $274 (R$ 1,510) | R$ 669 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,325 (R$ 7,305) | R$ 4,634 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,108 (R$ 6,107) | R$ 2,820 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $143 (R$ 789) | R$ 563 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (R$ 285) | R$ 89 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $289 (R$ 1,593) | R$ 1,816 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $104 (R$ 574) | R$ 697 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (R$ 80) | R$ 30 | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (R$ 169) | R$ 24 | + 589% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is about the same as in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Las Vegas, Nevada | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (R$ 275) | R$ 290 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (R$ 280) | R$ 294 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $108 (R$ 597) | R$ 552 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (R$ 526) | R$ 401 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 29% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Las Vegas, Nevada | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,065 (R$ 176,780) | R$ 127,508 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (R$ 5.84) | R$ 6.00 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (R$ 343) | R$ 292 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $31 (R$ 169) | R$ 46 | + 270% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 65% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Las Vegas, Nevada | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (R$ 49) | R$ 26 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (R$ 102) | R$ 49 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (R$ 514) | R$ 384 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (R$ 44) | R$ 23 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.29 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.39 (R$ 30) | R$ 23 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.71 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (R$ 118) | R$ 74 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 67% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Las Vegas, Nevada | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (R$ 343) | R$ 141 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (R$ 153) | R$ 77 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (R$ 1,111) | R$ 380 | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $137 (R$ 757) | R$ 301 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (R$ 82) | R$ 37 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 18 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.78 (R$ 32) | R$ 13 | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $561 (R$ 3,095) | R$ 3,548 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (R$ 1.41) | R$ 1.67 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (R$ 203) | R$ 152 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (R$ 50) | R$ 13 | + 292% | |
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TOTAL | + 68% | ||
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These prices were last updated on June 23, 2025.
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