Cost of living in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 49% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil)
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| Food | + 63% | |||
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| Food in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 63% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 33 | R$ 20 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 | R$ 24 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 | R$ 9 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.12 | R$ 4.04 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 | R$ 6 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 13 | R$ 6 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 | R$ 14 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 | R$ 7 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 | R$ 4.39 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 | R$ 5.60 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 48 | R$ 25 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 | R$ 8 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 9 | R$ 1.49 | + 494% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,183 | R$ 3,589 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,827 | R$ 1,502 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 817 | R$ 881 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,736 | R$ 2,928 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,612 | R$ 1,327 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 866 | R$ 550 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 135 | R$ 80 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,363 | R$ 1,650 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 522 | R$ 487 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 | R$ 12 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 | R$ 16 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 229 | R$ 399 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 200 | R$ 113 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 354 | R$ 430 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 270 | R$ 221 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 56% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 170,086 | R$ 74,816 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 | R$ 4.46 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 302 | R$ 206 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 29 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 67% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 | R$ 8 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 62 | R$ 28 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 264 | R$ 120 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 | R$ 20 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 | R$ 12 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 | R$ 10 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 | R$ 4.08 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.28 | R$ 3.76 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 51 | R$ 15 | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 88% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santos, Sao Paulo | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 107 | R$ 75 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 81 | R$ 53 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 171 | R$ 200 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 178 | R$ 183 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 31 | R$ 24 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 | R$ 8 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 | R$ 6 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,464 | R$ 200 | + 2132% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.91 | R$ 1.00 | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 116 | R$ 74 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 | R$ 9 | + 38% | |
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TOTAL | + 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 281 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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