Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 97% more expensive than in Moradabad (India)
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| Food | + 73% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 73% more expensive than in Moradabad (India) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Moradabad | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 40 (₨642) | ₨390 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (₨551) | ₨366 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (₨200) | ₨98 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (₨99) | ₨52 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (₨222) | ₨72 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 (₨140) | ₨45 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 (₨457) | ₨200 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (₨167) | ₨119 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (₨104) | ₨28 | + 271% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (₨105) | ₨122 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (₨691) | ₨857 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (₨149) | ₨78 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.66 (₨91) | ₨26 | + 256% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 101% more expensive than in Moradabad (India) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Moradabad | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,167 (₨83,283) | ₨20,331 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,570 (₨57,546) | ₨13,798 | + 317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 606 (₨9,770) | ₨5,524 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,656 (₨58,929) | ₨22,385 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,225 (₨35,862) | ₨16,862 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 398 (₨6,409) | ₨5,657 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 100 (₨1,617) | ₨1,607 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,969 (₨31,744) | ₨27,494 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 699 (₨11,268) | ₨10,055 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 33 (₨525) | ₨195 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (₨367) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Moradabad (India) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Moradabad | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 281 (₨4,526) | ₨2,581 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 256 (₨4,119) | ₨3,445 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 445 (₨7,172) | ₨4,148 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 338 (₨5,442) | ₨2,523 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 121% more expensive than in Moradabad (India) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Moradabad | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 120,282 (₨1,938,757) | ₨892,651 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.80 (₨94) | ₨74 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 244 (₨3,930) | ₨1,191 | + 230% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 40 (₨639) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 76% more expensive than in Moradabad (India) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Moradabad | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 28 (₨448) | ₨76 | + 488% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 54 (₨871) | ₨200 | + 336% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 270 (₨4,348) | ₨500 | + 770% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (₨350) | ₨126 | + 177% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (₨227) | ₨175 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (₨320) | ₨295 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (₨141) | ₨195 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (₨115) | ₨76 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 70 (₨1,135) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 129% more expensive than in Moradabad (India) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Moradabad | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 136 (₨2,188) | ₨1,000 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 76 (₨1,217) | ₨395 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 277 (₨4,461) | ₨1,200 | + 272% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 211 (₨3,397) | ₨1,500 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 34 (₨555) | ₨608 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (₨169) | ₨150 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (₨197) | ₨133 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,100 (₨82,211) | ₨40,000 | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.34 (₨22) | ₨2.50 | + 766% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 136 (₨2,190) | ₨1,257 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (₨174) | ₨300 | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | + 97% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,852 prices entered by 282 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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