Cost of living in São Luís, Brazil vs Silkeborg, Denmark
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Food | - 73% | |||
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Food in São Luís (Brazil) is 73% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (kr26) | kr129 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (kr28) | kr70 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (kr8) | kr33 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.06 (kr4.42) | kr8 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (kr9) | kr37 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.88 (kr5.31) | kr20 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (kr15) | kr46 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.13 (kr5.58) | kr18 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.47 (kr4.86) | kr15 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.61 (kr5.02) | kr15 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 (kr37) | kr126 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (kr8) | kr24 | - 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.34 (kr3.64) | kr17 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 74% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,782 (kr3,026) | kr16,959 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,699 (kr1,848) | kr7,785 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 556 (kr604) | kr1,557 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,078 (kr2,260) | kr7,000 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,139 (kr1,240) | kr4,000 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 504 (kr548) | kr1,500 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 86 (kr94) | kr184 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,911 (kr2,079) | kr7,145 | - 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 364 (kr396) | kr1,049 | - 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (kr14) | kr60 | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (kr19) | kr219 | - 91% | |
Clothes | - 70% | |||
Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is 70% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 183 (kr199) | kr1,200 | - 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 151 (kr164) | kr400 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 387 (kr421) | kr1,000 | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 235 (kr256) | kr1,155 | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 78% | |||
Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is 78% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 67,700 (kr73,653) | kr334,932 | - 78% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.89 (kr4.23) | kr11 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 142 (kr155) | kr914 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 38 (kr41) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (kr20) | kr50 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 (kr37) | kr150 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 246 (kr267) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 (kr13) | kr40 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (kr11) | kr38 | - 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (kr11) | kr30 | - 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.75 (kr5.17) | kr11 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.72 (kr4.05) | kr35 | - 88% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 41 (kr44) | kr178 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 77% | |||
Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is 77% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 88 (kr95) | kr376 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (kr51) | kr173 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 118 (kr128) | kr500 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (kr203) | kr804 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (kr15) | kr73 | - 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (kr10) | kr48 | - 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (kr9) | kr38 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,137 (kr3,413) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.96 (kr1.05) | kr12 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 143 (kr155) | kr311 | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (kr10) | kr48 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 75% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr55,000 in Silkeborg you would need to make just about kr13,874 (R$ 12,752) in São Luís.
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