Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 47% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania)
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Food | + 0% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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São Paulo | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 44 (831 Lek) | 861 Lek | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (680 Lek) | 452 Lek | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (206 Lek) | 414 Lek | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.15 (98 Lek) | 138 Lek | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (266 Lek) | 228 Lek | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (161 Lek) | 191 Lek | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 29 (554 Lek) | 353 Lek | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (207 Lek) | 139 Lek | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (136 Lek) | 90 Lek | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (117 Lek) | 103 Lek | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 51 (964 Lek) | 1,052 Lek | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (189 Lek) | 179 Lek | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.68 (89 Lek) | 71 Lek | + 25% | |
Housing | + 136% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 136% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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São Paulo | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,553 (105,643 Lek) | 25,888 Lek | + 308% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,605 (68,577 Lek) | 20,876 Lek | + 228% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 830 (15,790 Lek) | 4,556 Lek | + 247% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,052 (77,090 Lek) | 17,500 Lek | + 341% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,247 (42,753 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 185% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 607 (11,546 Lek) | 3,174 Lek | + 264% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 105 (1,988 Lek) | 2,357 Lek | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,700 (32,348 Lek) | 41,222 Lek | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 689 (13,099 Lek) | 11,526 Lek | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (575 Lek) | 1,665 Lek | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 25 (469 Lek) | 233 Lek | + 101% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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São Paulo | Vlorë | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 263 (4,994 Lek) | 3,817 Lek | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 238 (4,520 Lek) | 3,841 Lek | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 452 (8,590 Lek) | 7,684 Lek | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 404 (7,686 Lek) | 4,658 Lek | + 65% | |
Transportation | + 101% | |||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 101% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 121,962 (2,320,178 Lek) | 1,666,670 Lek | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.43 (103 Lek) | 143 Lek | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 274 (5,205 Lek) | 1,247 Lek | + 317% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 52 (981 Lek) | 754 Lek | + 30% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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São Paulo | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (416 Lek) | 592 Lek | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 (1,066 Lek) | 800 Lek | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 306 (5,815 Lek) | 1,969 Lek | + 195% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (451 Lek) | 500 Lek | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (260 Lek) | 336 Lek | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (365 Lek) | 423 Lek | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (174 Lek) | 183 Lek | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.11 (97 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 72 (1,365 Lek) | 278 Lek | + 392% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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São Paulo | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 131 (2,492 Lek) | 2,315 Lek | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 74 (1,412 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 182% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 218 (4,140 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 277 (5,269 Lek) | 4,136 Lek | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 38 (720 Lek) | 338 Lek | + 113% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (259 Lek) | 149 Lek | + 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (240 Lek) | 284 Lek | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,184 (98,619 Lek) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.50 (9 Lek) | 14 Lek | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 138 (2,634 Lek) | 4,626 Lek | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (217 Lek) | 272 Lek | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 47% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,155 prices entered by 308 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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