Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil vs Tandil, Argentina

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Food | + 92% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 92% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (ARS $559) | ARS $210 | + 166% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (ARS $437) | ARS $235 | + 86% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (ARS $148) | ARS $87 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.98 (ARS $64) | ARS $50 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (ARS $159) | ARS $74 | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (ARS $106) | ARS $62 | + 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (ARS $345) | ARS $229 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (ARS $139) | ARS $49 | + 184% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.91 (ARS $79) | ARS $27 | + 192% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.91 (ARS $79) | ARS $74 | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (ARS $730) | ARS $263 | + 178% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (ARS $123) | ARS $96 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.96 (ARS $64) | ARS $30 | + 112% | |
Housing | + 100% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 100% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,177 (ARS $67,032) | ARS $25,397 | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,657 (ARS $42,646) | ARS $12,835 | + 232% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 445 (ARS $7,135) | ARS $2,345 | + 204% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,207 (ARS $51,473) | ARS $25,459 | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,837 (ARS $29,476) | ARS $9,504 | + 210% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 299 (ARS $4,795) | ARS $3,233 | + 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (ARS $1,278) | ARS $878 | + 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,701 (ARS $27,291) | ARS $15,763 | + 73% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 473 (ARS $7,583) | ARS $15,185 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (ARS $358) | ARS $326 | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (ARS $288) | ARS $197 | + 46% | |
Clothes | + 100% | |||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 100% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 234 (ARS $3,762) | ARS $2,442 | + 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 229 (ARS $3,673) | ARS $1,621 | + 127% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (ARS $5,423) | ARS $2,782 | + 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 270 (ARS $4,339) | ARS $2,788 | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 119% | |||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 119% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,114 (ARS $1,574,499) | ARS $1,001,390 | + 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 (ARS $70) | ARS $39 | + 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 269 (ARS $4,322) | ARS $1,537 | + 181% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (ARS $526) | ARS $341 | + 54% | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 58% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (ARS $273) | ARS $130 | + 109% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (ARS $773) | ARS $448 | + 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 193 (ARS $3,102) | ARS $1,288 | + 141% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (ARS $272) | ARS $314 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (ARS $180) | ARS $137 | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (ARS $232) | ARS $126 | + 85% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (ARS $118) | ARS $102 | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.52 (ARS $73) | ARS $70 | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 54 (ARS $871) | ARS $512 | + 70% | |
Entertainment | + 100% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 100% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 117 (ARS $1,873) | ARS $1,096 | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 66 (ARS $1,062) | ARS $445 | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 248 (ARS $3,980) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 208 (ARS $3,334) | ARS $903 | + 269% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (ARS $487) | ARS $179 | + 172% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (ARS $165) | ARS $137 | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (ARS $191) | ARS $94 | + 103% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,538 (ARS $56,770) | ARS $25,594 | + 122% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (ARS $19) | ARS $9 | + 107% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 156 (ARS $2,501) | ARS $1,324 | + 89% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (ARS $164) | ARS $128 | + 28% | |
TOTAL | + 101% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 101% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $158,995 (R$ 9,908) in São Paulo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $79,000 in Tandil.
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