Cost of living in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 39 (16,208 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 37 (15,416 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (5,102 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.50 (2,270 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (5,536 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 12 (4,900 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 (11,361 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (3,730 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (2,815 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 8 (3,170 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 50 (20,691 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 12 (4,826 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.23 (2,157 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,197 (1,732,325 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,103 (1,280,722 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 623 (257,224 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,990 (821,551 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,703 (703,106 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 494 (203,928 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 130 (53,671 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,373 (979,596 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 569 (234,969 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (11,132 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (9,480 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 243 (100,300 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 219 (90,549 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 357 (147,386 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 279 (115,321 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 169,559 (69,994,028 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (2,595 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 324 (133,932 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (12,294 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (5,457 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (21,651 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 347 (143,222 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (9,457 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (4,550 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (7,000 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (2,859 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.82 (1,991 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 50 (20,482 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 296% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 126 (52,139 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 77 (31,809 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 180 (74,180 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 189 (78,163 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (11,194 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (4,409 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (4,910 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,026 (1,248,961 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.91 (787 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 115 (47,451 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (4,880 Shilling) | 5,735 Shilling | - 15% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 209 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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