Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil vs Taraz, Kazakhstan
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (2,615 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (2,035 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (690 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.98 (297 KZT) | 313 KZT | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (741 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (492 KZT) | 350 KZT | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (1,605 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (647 KZT) | 483 KZT | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.91 (367 KZT) | 583 KZT | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.91 (367 KZT) | 210 KZT | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (3,419 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (573 KZT) | 383 KZT | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.94 (294 KZT) | 300 KZT | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 145% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,177 (311,967 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,657 (198,472 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 445 (33,207 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,207 (239,553 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,837 (137,181 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 299 (22,318 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 272% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (5,948 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,701 (127,014 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 218% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 473 (35,293 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (1,664 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (1,341 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 234 (17,510 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 229 (17,094 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (25,239 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 270 (20,195 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 201% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 201% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,114 (7,327,727 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | + 633% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 (325 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 269 (20,114 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 235% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (2,448 KZT) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 80% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (1,269 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (3,597 KZT) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 193 (14,438 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | + 622% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (1,264 KZT) | 320 KZT | + 295% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (839 KZT) | 425 KZT | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (1,079 KZT) | 780 KZT | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (551 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.52 (338 KZT) | 530 KZT | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 54 (4,053 KZT) | 500 KZT | + 711% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 117 (8,716 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 66 (4,943 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 248 (18,524 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 208 (15,516 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (2,265 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (767 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (890 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,538 (264,206 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (87 KZT) | 9 KZT | + 866% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 156 (11,642 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (764 KZT) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 69% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 542,958 KZT (R$ 7,270) in São Paulo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 321,000 KZT in Taraz.
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