Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States)
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| Food | - 54% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Tampa, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 46 ($8) | $22 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 37 ($6) | $11 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 ($2.11) | $5.62 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.68 ($0.96) | $1.01 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 15 ($2.51) | $4.39 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 10 ($1.63) | $4.17 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 29 ($4.88) | $8 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 13 ($2.28) | $4.38 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 9 ($1.49) | $2.20 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 ($1.10) | $2.22 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 57 ($10) | $15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 ($1.73) | $2.55 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.66 ($0.79) | $2.51 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Tampa, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 6,373 ($1,077) | $2,712 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 4,166 ($704) | $2,161 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 680 ($115) | $207 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,356 ($736) | $2,089 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,763 ($467) | $1,535 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 538 ($91) | $160 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 85 ($14) | $64 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,835 ($310) | $261 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 652 ($110) | $130 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 33 ($5.58) | $13 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 25 ($4.26) | $47 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Tampa, Florida | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 304 ($51) | $43 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 284 ($48) | $32 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 471 ($80) | $107 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 393 ($66) | $118 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Tampa, Florida | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 127,152 ($21,497) | $27,106 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.66 ($0.96) | $0.85 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 285 ($48) | $66 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 49 ($8) | $18 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Tampa, Florida | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 23 ($3.96) | $8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 ($8) | $17 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 351 ($59) | $101 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 ($3.09) | $7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 ($2.44) | $3.66 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 22 ($3.64) | $5.55 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 ($1.34) | $3.61 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.42 ($0.92) | $1.69 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 84 ($14) | $26 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Tampa, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 131 ($22) | $50 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 74 ($12) | $28 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 304 ($51) | $257 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 293 ($50) | $100 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 39 ($7) | $14 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 ($2.79) | $5.87 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 ($2.12) | $7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,556 ($601) | $512 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.08 ($0.35) | $0.43 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 ($23) | $33 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 ($2.02) | $8 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
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These prices were last updated on January 25, 2025.
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