Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 42 (AU$13) | AU$22 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (AU$3.67) | AU$6 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (AU$1.85) | AU$1.64 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (AU$4.10) | AU$6 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (AU$2.51) | AU$4.67 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (AU$3.16) | AU$5.38 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (AU$1.97) | AU$3.60 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (AU$2.06) | AU$5.60 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (AU$2.87) | AU$3.04 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.56 (AU$1.69) | AU$4.01 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,968 (AU$1,513) | AU$2,871 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,618 (AU$1,102) | AU$2,360 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 549 (AU$167) | AU$288 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,556 (AU$1,083) | AU$1,917 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,137 (AU$651) | AU$1,640 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 341 (AU$104) | AU$179 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 96 (AU$29) | AU$53 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,096 (AU$639) | AU$470 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 695 (AU$212) | AU$261 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (AU$7) | AU$35 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Canberra | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 266 (AU$81) | AU$99 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 248 (AU$76) | AU$109 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 466 (AU$142) | AU$157 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 344 (AU$105) | AU$126 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 112,569 (AU$34,292) | AU$26,898 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.49 (AU$1.67) | AU$1.96 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 249 (AU$76) | AU$132 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (AU$13) | AU$24 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (AU$15) | AU$22 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 269 (AU$82) | AU$85 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 (AU$5.85) | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (AU$4.22) | AU$4.76 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (AU$5.79) | AU$8 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 10 (AU$2.99) | AU$3.65 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.41 (AU$1.65) | AU$3.15 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 69 (AU$21) | AU$27 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| São Paulo | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 135 (AU$41) | AU$74 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 81 (AU$25) | AU$34 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 267 (AU$81) | AU$215 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 215 (AU$66) | AU$102 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 35 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (AU$3.31) | AU$4.81 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (AU$3.73) | AU$9 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,045 (AU$1,537) | AU$738 | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.41 (AU$0.43) | AU$0.87 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 139 (AU$42) | AU$67 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (AU$3.41) | AU$39 | - 91% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,746 prices entered by 303 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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