Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil vs Taiping, Malaysia
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| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 49% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (RM25) | RM11 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (RM20) | RM11 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (RM7) | RM7 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.98 (RM2.86) | RM5.00 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (RM7) | RM2.00 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (RM4.74) | RM1.00 | + 374% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (RM15) | RM6.00 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (RM6) | RM5.00 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.94 (RM3.55) | RM2.00 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.91 (RM3.53) | RM8 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (RM33) | RM42 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (RM5.51) | RM2.00 | + 176% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.92 (RM2.81) | RM1.00 | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 61% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,177 (RM3,003) | RM1,220 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,657 (RM1,911) | RM625 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 445 (RM320) | RM198 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,207 (RM2,306) | RM850 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,837 (RM1,321) | RM500 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 299 (RM215) | RM125 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (RM57) | RM99 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,701 (RM1,223) | RM775 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 473 (RM340) | RM443 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (RM16) | RM25 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (RM13) | RM12 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 234 (RM169) | RM160 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 229 (RM165) | RM137 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (RM243) | RM122 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 270 (RM194) | RM207 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 281% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 281% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,114 (RM70,538) | RM12,250 | + 476% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.37 (RM3.14) | RM2.15 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 269 (RM194) | RM23 | + 742% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (RM24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (RM35) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 193 (RM139) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (RM11) | RM2.00 | + 459% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (RM8) | RM12 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (RM10) | RM2.00 | + 419% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (RM5.31) | RM1.00 | + 431% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.41 (RM3.17) | RM2.00 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 54 (RM39) | RM16 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 117 (RM84) | RM60 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 66 (RM48) | RM30 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 248 (RM178) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 208 (RM149) | RM70 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (RM22) | RM25 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (RM7) | RM7 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (RM8) | RM14 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,538 (RM2,543) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (RM0.84) | RM2.00 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 156 (RM112) | RM75 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (RM7) | RM14 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 58% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,534 (R$ 7,698) in São Paulo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM3,500 in Taiping.
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