Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 42 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 33 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 31 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (Dirham 4.51) | Dirham 6 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 14 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.31 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 29 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 15 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (Dirham 4.73) | Dirham 3.77 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (Dirham 5.01) | Dirham 10 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 60 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.56 (Dirham 4.07) | Dirham 4.72 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,960 (Dirham 3,634) | Dirham 10,437 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,511 (Dirham 2,572) | Dirham 7,961 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 549 (Dirham 402) | Dirham 870 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,633 (Dirham 2,661) | Dirham 6,069 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,162 (Dirham 1,583) | Dirham 4,310 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 353 (Dirham 258) | Dirham 558 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 96 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 360 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,096 (Dirham 1,535) | Dirham 1,533 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 695 (Dirham 509) | Dirham 338 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 50 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 33 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 266 (Dirham 195) | Dirham 197 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 248 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 194 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 466 (Dirham 342) | Dirham 343 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 344 (Dirham 252) | Dirham 348 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 49% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 112,919 (Dirham 82,713) | Dirham 89,840 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.49 (Dirham 4.02) | Dirham 3.82 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 247 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 80 | + 126% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 29 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 14 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 56 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 269 (Dirham 197) | Dirham 382 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 10 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.41 (Dirham 3.96) | Dirham 20 | - 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 69 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 62 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 135 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 214 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 81 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 91 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 267 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 783 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 215 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 268 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 34 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 69 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 40 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,045 (Dirham 3,695) | Dirham 2,128 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.41 (Dirham 1.03) | Dirham 0.71 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 139 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 255 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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