Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 77% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 41% 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$ 40 (164 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (141 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (51 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (25 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (57 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 (36 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 (117 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (43 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (26 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (27 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (176 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (38 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.66 (23 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 58% 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$ 5,167 (21,274 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,570 (14,700 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 606 (2,496 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,656 (15,053 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,225 (9,161 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 398 (1,637 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 289% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 100 (413 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,969 (8,109 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 699 (2,878 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 33 (134 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (94 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 101% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 281 (1,156 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 256 (1,052 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 445 (1,832 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 338 (1,390 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 90% 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$ 120,282 (495,238 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.80 (24 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 244 (1,004 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 136% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 40 (163 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 111% 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$ 28 (114 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 54 (223 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 279% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 270 (1,111 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 257% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (89 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (58 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (82 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (36 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (29 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 70 (290 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 131% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 136 (559 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 76 (311 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 277 (1,140 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 211 (868 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 34 (142 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 210% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (43 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (50 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 198% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,100 (21,000 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 344% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.34 (5.53 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 305% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 136 (559 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (44 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 37% | |
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TOTAL | + 77% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,887 prices entered by 293 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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