Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 73% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 48% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 48% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 43 (208 Kwacha) | 116 Kwacha | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (175 Kwacha) | 77 Kwacha | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (58 Kwacha) | 44 Kwacha | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.29 (25 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (68 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 (44 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 27 (128 Kwacha) | 127 Kwacha | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 13 (63 Kwacha) | 38 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 9 (42 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (30 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 58 (277 Kwacha) | 164 Kwacha | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (48 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.53 (22 Kwacha) | 35 Kwacha | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 6,079 (29,152 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,821 (18,322 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 732 (3,510 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 551% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,240 (20,334 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,606 (12,496 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 558 (2,675 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 457% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 93 (446 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,836 (8,804 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 630 (3,019 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 33 (158 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 24 (115 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 73% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 273 (1,311 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 243 (1,167 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 457 (2,192 Kwacha) | 969 Kwacha | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 401 (1,924 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 89% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 134,846 (646,653 Kwacha) | 302,797 Kwacha | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.58 (27 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 292 (1,399 Kwacha) | 575 Kwacha | + 143% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (215 Kwacha) | 268 Kwacha | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 143% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 23 (109 Kwacha) | 52 Kwacha | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 65 (312 Kwacha) | 57 Kwacha | + 447% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 352 (1,690 Kwacha) | 345 Kwacha | + 389% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 20 (95 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (63 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (89 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (39 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.49 (26 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 74 (357 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 214% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 214% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| São Paulo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 125 (598 Kwacha) | 281 Kwacha | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 70 (336 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 308 (1,479 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 271% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 301 (1,445 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 247% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 40 (193 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 255% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (69 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (57 Kwacha) | 16 Kwacha | + 254% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,797 (18,207 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 290% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.04 (10 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 648% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 (649 Kwacha) | 810 Kwacha | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (60 Kwacha) | 55 Kwacha | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 73% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,025 prices entered by 263 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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