Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil vs Taranto, Italy
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (€5.17) | €12 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (€4.04) | €8 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (€1.36) | €3.44 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.98 (€0.59) | €1.24 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (€1.45) | €3.14 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (€0.97) | €1.90 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (€3.17) | €6 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (€1.28) | €1.80 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.94 (€0.73) | €1.67 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.91 (€0.72) | €1.03 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (€7) | €4.89 | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (€1.13) | €1.82 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.92 (€0.58) | €0.84 | - 31% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,186 (€618) | €604 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,657 (€392) | €470 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 445 (€66) | €96 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,207 (€473) | €510 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,837 (€271) | €400 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 299 (€44) | €87 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (€12) | €24 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,701 (€251) | €412 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 473 (€70) | €177 | - 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (€3.35) | €5.25 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (€2.65) | €8 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 234 (€35) | €88 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 229 (€34) | €36 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (€50) | €79 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 270 (€40) | €90 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,114 (€14,477) | €22,563 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.37 (€0.64) | €1.57 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 269 (€40) | €32 | + 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (€4.84) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (€2.51) | €9 | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 193 (€29) | €53 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (€2.30) | €3.17 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€1.66) | €2.63 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (€2.13) | €2.70 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (€1.09) | €2.00 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.41 (€0.65) | €1.74 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 54 (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 117 (€17) | €23 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 66 (€10) | €15 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 248 (€37) | €47 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 208 (€31) | €52 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (€4.47) | €5.86 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (€1.51) | €1.26 | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (€1.73) | €4.00 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,538 (€522) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (€0.17) | €0.35 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 156 (€23) | €48 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€1.51) | €5.13 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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