Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 318% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 227% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 227% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| New York City | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $26 (R$ 159) | R$ 46 | + 249% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $16 (R$ 96) | R$ 37 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (R$ 40) | R$ 12 | + 229% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.24 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.43 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $9 (R$ 57) | R$ 14 | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (R$ 39) | R$ 9 | + 329% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (R$ 50) | R$ 27 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (R$ 33) | R$ 13 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.11 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.19 (R$ 31) | R$ 6 | + 385% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $27 (R$ 166) | R$ 64 | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.33 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.13 (R$ 25) | R$ 4.63 | + 442% | |
| Housing | + 552% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 552% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| New York City | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $7,225 (R$ 43,848) | R$ 6,198 | + 607% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,983 (R$ 30,244) | R$ 4,049 | + 647% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $242 (R$ 1,467) | R$ 623 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $5,127 (R$ 31,118) | R$ 4,328 | + 619% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $3,876 (R$ 23,527) | R$ 2,627 | + 795% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $215 (R$ 1,303) | R$ 579 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $88 (R$ 533) | R$ 86 | + 516% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $611 (R$ 3,711) | R$ 1,963 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (R$ 881) | R$ 737 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (R$ 110) | R$ 29 | + 277% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (R$ 211) | R$ 25 | + 730% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 109% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| New York City | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $96 (R$ 585) | R$ 271 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $77 (R$ 465) | R$ 246 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $149 (R$ 907) | R$ 487 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $247 (R$ 1,502) | R$ 403 | + 273% | |
| Transportation | + 238% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 238% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| New York City | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $61,673 (R$ 374,297) | R$ 138,258 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.59 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $191 (R$ 1,161) | R$ 295 | + 293% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (R$ 165) | R$ 47 | + 253% | |
| Personal Care | + 308% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 308% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| New York City | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $14 (R$ 86) | R$ 21 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 (R$ 193) | R$ 52 | + 271% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $233 (R$ 1,413) | R$ 346 | + 309% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (R$ 72) | R$ 17 | + 313% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $9 (R$ 53) | R$ 14 | + 290% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $13 (R$ 76) | R$ 18 | + 331% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (R$ 48) | R$ 8 | + 508% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.61 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.06 | + 213% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (R$ 224) | R$ 72 | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 303% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 303% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| New York City | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $101 (R$ 615) | R$ 134 | + 359% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $40 (R$ 242) | R$ 72 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $536 (R$ 3,252) | R$ 254 | + 1182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $201 (R$ 1,223) | R$ 308 | + 296% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $29 (R$ 178) | R$ 37 | + 381% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $11 (R$ 65) | R$ 15 | + 322% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $16 (R$ 95) | R$ 13 | + 639% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $710 (R$ 4,308) | R$ 3,830 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.04 (R$ 6) | R$ 2.04 | + 209% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $242 (R$ 1,470) | R$ 129 | + 1039% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $21 (R$ 128) | R$ 12 | + 963% | |
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TOTAL | + 318% | ||
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 04, 2024.
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