Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 49 (360TL) | 523TL | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 38 (280TL) | 377TL | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 13 (95TL) | 161TL | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.80 (43TL) | 48TL | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 15 (112TL) | 101TL | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 10 (71TL) | 56TL | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 33 (240TL) | 351TL | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 14 (100TL) | 60TL | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 (56TL) | 29TL | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (47TL) | 90TL | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 52 (380TL) | 613TL | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 11 (77TL) | 58TL | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.94 (36TL) | 16TL | + 129% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 6,271 (46,096TL) | 40,831TL | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 4,239 (31,161TL) | 31,746TL | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 669 (4,916TL) | 2,742TL | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,634 (34,066TL) | 32,846TL | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,820 (20,731TL) | 11,585TL | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 563 (4,135TL) | 1,675TL | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (657TL) | 463TL | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,816 (13,349TL) | 9,738TL | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 697 (5,126TL) | 4,303TL | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (218TL) | 101TL | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 24 (180TL) | 1,614TL | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 290 (2,132TL) | 2,449TL | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 294 (2,158TL) | 1,382TL | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 552 (4,060TL) | 5,909TL | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 401 (2,950TL) | 4,683TL | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 33% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 127,508 (937,266TL) | 1,353,030TL | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6.00 (44TL) | 46TL | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 292 (2,150TL) | 1,061TL | + 103% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 46 (336TL) | 199TL | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 26 (190TL) | 104TL | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (362TL) | 113TL | + 222% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 384 (2,820TL) | 6,423TL | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (169TL) | 192TL | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 15 (110TL) | 119TL | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 23 (168TL) | 89TL | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (55TL) | 36TL | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (55TL) | 73TL | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 74 (541TL) | 352TL | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 141 (1,038TL) | 1,919TL | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 77 (567TL) | 349TL | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 380 (2,793TL) | 2,431TL | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 301 (2,215TL) | 3,249TL | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 37 (275TL) | 274TL | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 18 (131TL) | 106TL | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (95TL) | 203TL | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,548 (26,083TL) | 23,574TL | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.67 (12TL) | 0.73TL | + 1580% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 152 (1,116TL) | 1,303TL | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 13 (94TL) | 81TL | + 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,846 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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