Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil vs Tabora, Tanzania
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (14,427 Shilling) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (11,284 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 464% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (3,824 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.98 (1,647 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | - 73% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (4,107 Shilling) | 3,600 Shilling | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (2,728 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (8,900 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (3,587 Shilling) | 8,000 Shilling | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.91 (2,033 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.91 (2,033 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (18,851 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 214% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (3,179 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 112% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.96 (1,639 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 64% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,177 (1,729,998 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,657 (1,100,618 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 445 (184,145 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 514% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,207 (1,328,430 Shilling) | 225,000 Shilling | + 490% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,837 (760,732 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 299 (123,764 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 313% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (32,984 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,701 (704,348 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 473 (195,716 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (9,227 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | + 208% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (7,437 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 234 (97,102 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 229 (94,795 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (139,959 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 270 (111,991 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,114 (40,635,513 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 (1,800 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 269 (111,540 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (13,576 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (7,035 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (19,949 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 193 (80,063 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 701% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (7,011 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (4,651 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (5,985 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (3,058 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.52 (1,873 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 54 (22,477 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 117 (48,336 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 66 (27,412 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 248 (102,724 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 208 (86,041 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (12,559 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (4,252 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (4,935 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,538 (1,465,142 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (482 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 156 (64,558 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (4,239 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 6,533,829 Shilling (R$ 15,776) in São Paulo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,590,000 Shilling in Tabora.
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