Cost of living in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Quevedo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 ($7) | $9 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 ($6) | $5.78 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 ($2.11) | $2.16 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.12 ($1.04) | $1.04 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 ($2.74) | $1.69 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 13 ($2.65) | $1.00 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 ($5.30) | $3.56 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 ($1.78) | $1.16 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 ($1.38) | $1.22 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 ($1.22) | $2.92 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 48 ($10) | $11 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 ($1.76) | $2.19 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 9 ($1.79) | $0.78 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 50% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Quevedo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,205 ($852) | $448 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,722 ($551) | $300 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 744 ($151) | $53 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,908 ($386) | $300 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,628 ($330) | $200 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 471 ($95) | $44 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 135 ($27) | $25 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,363 ($479) | $487 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 526 ($107) | $124 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 ($5.18) | $5.04 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 ($4.00) | $5.00 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Quevedo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 229 ($46) | $38 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 200 ($41) | $24 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 354 ($72) | $99 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 270 ($55) | $51 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Quevedo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 170,086 ($34,453) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 ($1.31) | $1.17 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 308 ($62) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 ($6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Quevedo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 ($2.71) | $9 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 62 ($13) | $15 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 264 ($54) | $24 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 ($4.64) | $2.21 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 ($2.27) | $2.98 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 ($3.65) | $2.91 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 ($1.24) | $1.33 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.28 ($0.87) | $0.94 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 51 ($10) | $6.00 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Quevedo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 107 ($22) | $11 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 81 ($16) | $12 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 171 ($35) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 178 ($36) | $33 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 31 ($6) | $13 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($1.81) | $4.62 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($2.21) | $1.72 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,464 ($904) | $384 | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.91 ($0.39) | $0.77 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 116 ($24) | $47 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 ($2.39) | $2.32 | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 234 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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