Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 42 (93 kr) | 108 kr | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (76 kr) | 84 kr | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (27 kr) | 48 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (14 kr) | 15 kr | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (30 kr) | 36 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (18 kr) | 30 kr | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 29 (63 kr) | 52 kr | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (23 kr) | 29 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (14 kr) | 12 kr | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (15 kr) | 18 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (97 kr) | 122 kr | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (21 kr) | 20 kr | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.56 (12 kr) | 14 kr | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,960 (10,966 kr) | 15,007 kr | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,511 (7,762 kr) | 10,075 kr | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 549 (1,214 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,633 (8,032 kr) | 9,688 kr | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,162 (4,779 kr) | 6,057 kr | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 353 (779 kr) | 410 kr | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 96 (213 kr) | 271 kr | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,096 (4,634 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 695 (1,536 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (62 kr) | 67 kr | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (51 kr) | 203 kr | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 266 (587 kr) | 993 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 248 (548 kr) | 419 kr | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 466 (1,031 kr) | 1,039 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 344 (761 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 112,919 (249,627 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.49 (12 kr) | 16 kr | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 247 (547 kr) | 582 kr | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (93 kr) | 307 kr | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (48 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (110 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 269 (595 kr) | 261 kr | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 (42 kr) | 41 kr | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (31 kr) | 31 kr | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (42 kr) | 28 kr | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 10 (22 kr) | 28 kr | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.41 (12 kr) | 21 kr | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 69 (153 kr) | 274 kr | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 135 (298 kr) | 415 kr | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 81 (178 kr) | 267 kr | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 267 (590 kr) | 819 kr | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 215 (476 kr) | 847 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 34 (75 kr) | 138 kr | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (24 kr) | 40 kr | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (27 kr) | 70 kr | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,045 (11,153 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.41 (3.11 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 139 (308 kr) | 286 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (25 kr) | 67 kr | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,737 prices entered by 309 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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