Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil vs Tete, Mozambique
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (461 MT) | 250 MT | + 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (361 MT) | 750 MT | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (122 MT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.98 (52 MT) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (130 MT) | 76 MT | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (87 MT) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (283 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (114 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.94 (65 MT) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.91 (65 MT) | 50 MT | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (603 MT) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (101 MT) | 80 MT | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.92 (52 MT) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,177 (54,989 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,657 (34,984 MT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 445 (5,853 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,207 (42,225 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,837 (24,181 MT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 299 (3,934 MT) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (1,048 MT) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,701 (22,388 MT) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 473 (6,221 MT) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (299 MT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (236 MT) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 234 (3,086 MT) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 229 (3,013 MT) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (4,449 MT) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 270 (3,560 MT) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,114 (1,291,633 MT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.37 (57 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 269 (3,545 MT) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (432 MT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (224 MT) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (634 MT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 193 (2,545 MT) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (205 MT) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (148 MT) | 150 MT | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (190 MT) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (97 MT) | 120 MT | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.41 (58 MT) | 35 MT | + 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 54 (712 MT) | 100 MT | + 612% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 117 (1,536 MT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 66 (871 MT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 248 (3,265 MT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 208 (2,735 MT) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (399 MT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (135 MT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (154 MT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,538 (46,571 MT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (15 MT) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 156 (2,052 MT) | 3,500 MT | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (135 MT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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