Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 75% more expensive than in Taganrog (Russia)
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 83% more expensive than in Taganrog (Russia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo (Brazil) | Taganrog (Russia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 34 (руб 458) | руб 181 | 153% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 27 (руб 369) | руб 148 | 150% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 9 (руб 125) | руб 114 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 4.07 (руб 55) | руб 45 | 21% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 10 (руб 137) | руб 72 | 90% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 7 (руб 88) | руб 80 | 10% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 21 (руб 288) | руб 190 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 9 (руб 117) | руб 60 | 95% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 4.98 (руб 67) | руб 34 | 98% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 4.98 (руб 67) | руб 46 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 47 (руб 631) | руб 366 | 72% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 8 (руб 102) | руб 62 | 66% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 4.05 (руб 54) | руб 23 | 141% |
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 119% more expensive than in Taganrog (Russia) | ||
| São Paulo (Brazil) | Taganrog (Russia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 4,132 (руб 55,538) | руб 21,106 | 163% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 2,681 (руб 36,033) | руб 16,074 | 124% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 440 (руб 5,912) | руб 3,618 | 63% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 3,324 (руб 44,683) | руб 14,648 | 205% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,921 (руб 25,816) | руб 8,000 | 223% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 289 (руб 3,883) | руб 2,500 | 55% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 79 (руб 1,062) | руб 471 | 126% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,681 (руб 22,592) | руб 22,047 | 2% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 479 (руб 6,440) | руб 4,342 | 48% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 22 (руб 300) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 18 (руб 242) | руб 255 | 5% |
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 35% more expensive than in Taganrog (Russia) | ||
| São Paulo (Brazil) | Taganrog (Russia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 233 (руб 3,136) | руб 4,614 | 32% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 211 (руб 2,842) | руб 1,401 | 103% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 344 (руб 4,628) | руб 3,113 | 49% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 266 (руб 3,576) | руб 3,849 | 7% |
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 129% more expensive than in Taganrog (Russia) | ||
| São Paulo (Brazil) | Taganrog (Russia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 98,187 (руб 1,319,748) | руб 973,857 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.53 (руб 61) | руб 36 | 69% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 262 (руб 3,527) | руб 969 | 264% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 33 (руб 447) | руб 262 | 70% |
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 4% more expensive than in Taganrog (Russia) | ||
| São Paulo (Brazil) | Taganrog (Russia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 18 (руб 238) | руб 269 | 11% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 50 (руб 670) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 194 (руб 2,609) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 17 (руб 227) | руб 234 | 3% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 11 (руб 153) | руб 193 | 21% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 15 (руб 199) | руб 243 | 18% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 7 (руб 98) | руб 41 | 139% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 4.48 (руб 60) | руб 70 | 14% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 54 (руб 732) | руб 224 | 227% |
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Taganrog (Russia) | ||
| São Paulo (Brazil) | Taganrog (Russia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 118 (руб 1,585) | руб 921 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 66 (руб 888) | руб 379 | 134% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 241 (руб 3,234) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 204 (руб 2,745) | руб 2,043 | 34% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 30 (руб 401) | руб 350 | 14% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 10 (руб 139) | руб 111 | 25% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 12 (руб 158) | руб 110 | 43% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,538 (руб 47,549) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.16 (руб 16) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 160 (руб 2,157) | руб 1,745 | 24% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 10 (руб 137) | руб 114 | 20% |
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For example, you would need at least руб 103,443 (R$ 7,696) in São Paulo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with руб 59,000 in Taganrog.