Cost of living in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Piracicaba | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 33 | R$ 45 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 32 | R$ 36 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 | R$ 12 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.05 | R$ 5.55 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 | R$ 14 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 | R$ 9 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 20 | R$ 29 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 | R$ 11 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.15 | R$ 7 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.28 | R$ 6 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 55 | R$ 47 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 | R$ 10 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.71 | R$ 5.69 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Piracicaba | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,289 | R$ 5,108 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,889 | R$ 3,500 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 549 | R$ 811 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,717 | R$ 3,838 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,038 | R$ 2,203 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 486 | R$ 482 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 | R$ 107 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,738 | R$ 1,879 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 572 | R$ 665 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 34 | R$ 27 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 | R$ 23 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Piracicaba | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 190 | R$ 272 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 165 | R$ 246 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 331 | R$ 456 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 282 | R$ 370 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Piracicaba | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 80,460 | R$ 112,835 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.99 | R$ 5.42 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 206 | R$ 253 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Piracicaba | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 12 | R$ 22 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 | R$ 55 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 236 | R$ 304 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 32 | R$ 23 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 | R$ 14 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 | R$ 20 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 | R$ 9 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.19 | R$ 7 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 | R$ 72 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Piracicaba | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 105 | R$ 144 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 | R$ 78 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 158 | R$ 248 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 226 | R$ 265 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 | R$ 37 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 | R$ 12 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 | R$ 13 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,685 | R$ 5,344 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.19 | R$ 1.24 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 143 | R$ 146 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 | R$ 11 | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,425 prices entered by 313 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
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