Cost of living in Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in Santos, Sao Paulo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 14,321
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 6,270
  • Santos, Sao Paulo is the 2nd most expensive city in Brazil (2 out of 9)
  • Cost of living in Santos, Sao Paulo is more expensive than in 62% of cities in Latin America (11 out of 26)
  • Cost of living in Santos, Sao Paulo is cheaper than in 76% of cities in the World (113 out of 148)
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List of prices in Santos, Sao Paulo
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 39
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R$ 37
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R$ 12
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R$ 5.50
12 eggs, large R$ 13
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 12
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 28
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R$ 9
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R$ 7
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R$ 8
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 50
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 12
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 5.23
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 4,197
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 3,103
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 623
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 1,990
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 1,703
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 494
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 130
40” flat screen tv R$ 2,373
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 569
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 27
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 23
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 243
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 219
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 357
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 279
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 169,559
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 6
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 324
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R$ 30
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R$ 13
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 52
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 347
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 23
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 11
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 17
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 7
Tube of toothpaste R$ 4.82
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 50
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 126
2 tickets to the movies R$ 77
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 180
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 189
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R$ 27
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R$ 11
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R$ 12
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R$ 3,026
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 1.91
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 115
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 12
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 202 prices entered by 15 different people.
Latest price update: February 10, 2025

Santos, Sao Paulo position in our World Ranking

the world
113th
out of 148
latin america
11th
out of 26
brazil
2nd
out of 9

Cheapest and most expensive products in Santos, Sao Paulo compared to other cities:

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latin america
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3rd
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