Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 100% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia)
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| Food | + 42% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 42% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 48 (руб 725) | руб 433 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 37 (руб 557) | руб 325 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 13 (руб 188) | руб 174 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.78 (руб 87) | руб 89 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 15 (руб 220) | руб 126 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 10 (руб 144) | руб 204 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 30 (руб 443) | руб 372 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 14 (руб 207) | руб 120 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 (руб 126) | руб 49 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (руб 103) | руб 76 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 55 (руб 825) | руб 528 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 11 (руб 160) | руб 147 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.90 (руб 73) | руб 37 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 117% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 6,338 (руб 94,999) | руб 38,219 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 4,465 (руб 66,933) | руб 25,343 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 609 (руб 9,130) | руб 3,648 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,548 (руб 68,175) | руб 20,565 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 3,032 (руб 45,441) | руб 17,892 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 443 (руб 6,643) | руб 7,735 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (руб 1,359) | руб 494 | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,746 (руб 26,170) | руб 30,321 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 705 (руб 10,572) | руб 3,840 | + 175% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (руб 420) | руб 430 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 25 (руб 376) | руб 773 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 57% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 315 (руб 4,719) | руб 3,709 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 301 (руб 4,513) | руб 2,481 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 489 (руб 7,328) | руб 4,506 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 369 (руб 5,537) | руб 4,025 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 199% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 199% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 126,478 (руб 1,895,759) | руб 1,036,780 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.75 (руб 86) | руб 41 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 287 (руб 4,301) | руб 1,009 | + 326% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 46 (руб 683) | руб 359 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 56% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 24 (руб 361) | руб 347 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (руб 739) | руб 638 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 325 (руб 4,869) | руб 1,631 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (руб 259) | руб 276 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 15 (руб 219) | руб 165 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 23 (руб 343) | руб 216 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (руб 120) | руб 103 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (руб 108) | руб 119 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 77 (руб 1,147) | руб 369 | + 211% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 78% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 140 (руб 2,092) | руб 1,269 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 71 (руб 1,071) | руб 554 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 332 (руб 4,980) | руб 2,613 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 318 (руб 4,767) | руб 2,827 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 39 (руб 580) | руб 304 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 17 (руб 251) | руб 133 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (руб 189) | руб 181 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,548 (руб 53,187) | руб 55,071 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.67 (руб 25) | руб 3.25 | + 669% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 164 (руб 2,460) | руб 2,706 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (руб 180) | руб 113 | + 60% | |
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TOTAL | + 100% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,992 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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