Cost of living in São Luís, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in São Luís

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 12,508
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 5,575
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in São Luís
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 35
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R$ 34
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R$ 16
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R$ 7
12 eggs, large R$ 14
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 8
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 30
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R$ 10
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R$ 7
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R$ 7
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 35
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 10
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 5.92
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 3,736
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 2,494
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 981
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 2,808
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 1,899
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 1,056
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 114
40” flat screen tv R$ 1,947
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 505
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 24
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 73
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 208
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 191
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 333
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 309
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 98,384
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 5.58
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 233
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R$ 44
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R$ 19
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 35
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 242
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 20
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 12
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 18
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 5.35
Tube of toothpaste R$ 6
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 52
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 70
2 tickets to the movies R$ 49
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 121
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 190
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R$ 22
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R$ 15
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R$ 10
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R$ 4,173
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 0.89
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 110
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 10
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 135 prices entered by 17 different people.
Latest price update: May 17, 2025

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