Cost of living in Santo André, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in Santo André

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 9,388
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 3,732
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List of prices in Santo André, Brazil. Current as of Feb 2021.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 27
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R$ 28
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R$ 8
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R$ 3.23
12 eggs, large R$ 9
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 6
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 15
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R$ 7
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R$ 4.65
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R$ 4.75
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 36
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 7
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 3.21
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 2,196
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 1,615
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 473
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 2,053
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 1,133
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 248
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 85
40” flat screen tv R$ 1,944
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 419
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 23
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 17
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 172
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 169
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 289
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 234
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 76,119
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 4.01
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 224
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R$ 47
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R$ 13
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 55
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 184
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 17
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 12
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 15
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 6
Tube of toothpaste R$ 3.43
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 27
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 121
2 tickets to the movies R$ 59
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 195
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 168
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R$ 25
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R$ 9
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R$ 11
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R$ 3,354
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 1.25
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 107
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 10
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 85 prices entered by 8 different people.
Latest price update: February 27, 2021

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