Cost of living in São Luís, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in São Luís

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 9,027
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 3,966
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List of prices in São Luís, Brazil. Current as of Apr 2021.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 24
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R$ 26
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R$ 7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R$ 4.06
12 eggs, large R$ 8
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 4.88
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 14
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R$ 5.13
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R$ 4.47
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R$ 4.61
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 34
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 7
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 3.34
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 2,782
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 1,699
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 556
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 2,078
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 1,139
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 504
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 86
40” flat screen tv R$ 1,911
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 364
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 13
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 17
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 183
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 151
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 387
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 235
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 67,700
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 4.21
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 142
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R$ 38
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R$ 18
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 34
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 246
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 12
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 11
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 11
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 4.75
Tube of toothpaste R$ 3.72
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 41
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 88
2 tickets to the movies R$ 47
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 118
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 187
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R$ 14
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R$ 10
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R$ 9
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R$ 3,137
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 0.96
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 143
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 9
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 196 prices entered by 9 different people.
Latest price update: April 18, 2021

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