Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 76% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 71% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 71% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| São Paulo | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 46 ($8) | $26 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 37 ($6) | $16 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 ($1.97) | $10 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.43 ($0.89) | $1.24 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 ($2.28) | $10 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 ($1.51) | $6 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 27 ($4.37) | $8 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 13 ($2.13) | $5.39 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 9 ($1.48) | $2.11 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 ($1.07) | $5.19 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 64 ($10) | $27 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 ($1.65) | $3.33 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.63 ($0.76) | $4.13 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 85% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| São Paulo | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 6,251 ($1,027) | $7,225 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 4,049 ($665) | $4,983 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 623 ($102) | $242 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,328 ($711) | $5,127 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,627 ($431) | $3,876 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 579 ($95) | $215 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 86 ($14) | $88 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,963 ($322) | $611 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 737 ($121) | $145 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 29 ($4.81) | $18 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 25 ($4.17) | $35 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| São Paulo | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 271 ($44) | $96 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 246 ($40) | $77 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 487 ($80) | $149 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 403 ($66) | $247 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 138,258 ($22,703) | $61,673 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.59 ($0.92) | $1.17 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 295 ($49) | $177 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 47 ($8) | $27 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 76% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 76% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 ($3.41) | $14 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 ($9) | $32 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 346 ($57) | $233 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 ($2.86) | $12 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 ($2.24) | $9 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 ($2.91) | $13 | - 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 ($1.30) | $8 | - 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.06 ($0.83) | $2.61 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 72 ($12) | $37 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 75% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| São Paulo | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 134 ($22) | $101 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 72 ($12) | $40 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 254 ($42) | $536 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 308 ($51) | $201 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 37 ($6) | $29 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 ($2.52) | $11 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 ($2.11) | $16 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,830 ($629) | $710 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.04 ($0.33) | $1.04 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 129 ($21) | $242 | - 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 ($1.98) | $21 | - 91% | |
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TOTAL | - 76% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,682 prices entered by 382 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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