Cost of Living Comparison Between Sao Paulo and Brasilia 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brasilia is 10.6% lower than in Sao Paulo (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brasilia is 12.3% lower than in Sao Paulo | |
| Rent Prices in Brasilia are 17.5% lower than in Sao Paulo | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brasilia are 17.0% lower than in Sao Paulo | |
| Groceries Prices in Brasilia are 11.9% lower than in Sao Paulo | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brasilia is 36.9% higher than in Sao Paulo | |
Restaurants | Sao Paulo Edit |
Brasilia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 R$ | 30.00 R$ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 250.00 R$ | 210.00 R$ | -16.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 40.00 R$ | 35.00 R$ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.50 R$ | 11.00 R$ | +4.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 R$ | 15.00 R$ | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 10.56 R$ | 10.05 R$ | -4.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 6.54 R$ | 6.40 R$ | -2.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 4.43 R$ | 4.26 R$ | -3.8 % |
Markets | Sao Paulo Edit |
Brasilia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 20.08 R$ | 21.00 R$ | +4.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 8.52 R$ | 8.33 R$ | -2.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.09 R$ | 4.02 R$ | +30.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 13.66 R$ | 11.77 R$ | -13.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 25.00 R$ | 23.78 R$ | -4.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.76 R$ | 8.25 R$ | -15.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19.77 R$ | 18.42 R$ | -6.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.98 R$ | 4.81 R$ | -19.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.56 R$ | 2.99 R$ | -34.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.20 R$ | 2.44 R$ | -23.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.54 R$ | 3.48 R$ | -23.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.53 R$ | 2.48 R$ | -29.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.40 R$ | 2.98 R$ | -12.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.20 R$ | 3.56 R$ | -31.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.93 R$ | 3.81 R$ | -3.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 45.00 R$ | 45.00 R$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.80 R$ | 5.70 R$ | -16.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 14.80 R$ | 11.76 R$ | -20.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 R$ | 11.50 R$ | -4.2 % |
Transportation | Sao Paulo Edit |
Brasilia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 R$ | 5.50 R$ | +10.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 R$ | 244.00 R$ | -2.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.00 R$ | 5.40 R$ | -10.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 6.84 R$ | 7.24 R$ | +5.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 49.00 R$ | 31.80 R$ | -35.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 21.12 R$ | 21.26 R$ | +0.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 118,995.00 R$ | 130,000.00 R$ | +9.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 155,294.28 R$ | 152,554.44 R$ | -1.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sao Paulo Edit |
Brasilia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 333.57 R$ | 366.26 R$ | +9.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 78.72 R$ | 83.82 R$ | +6.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 113.82 R$ | 105.78 R$ | -7.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sao Paulo Edit |
Brasilia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 147.25 R$ | 134.14 R$ | -8.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 185.00 R$ | 120.00 R$ | -35.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 45.00 R$ | 40.00 R$ | -11.1 % |
Childcare | Sao Paulo Edit |
Brasilia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,630.36 R$ | 2,722.22 R$ | +3.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 67,500.00 R$ | 62,500.00 R$ | -7.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sao Paulo Edit |
Brasilia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 282.94 R$ | 301.33 R$ | +6.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 270.73 R$ | 232.85 R$ | -14.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 455.62 R$ | 344.60 R$ | -24.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 413.07 R$ | 318.00 R$ | -23.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Sao Paulo Edit |
Brasilia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,980.00 R$ | 2,114.71 R$ | -29.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,186.36 R$ | 1,284.38 R$ | -41.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,476.32 R$ | 5,623.81 R$ | +2.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 4,051.72 R$ | 3,107.14 R$ | -23.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sao Paulo Edit |
Brasilia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,255.32 R$ | 1,207.73 R$ | -3.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 906.06 R$ | 713.66 R$ | -21.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sao Paulo Edit |
Brasilia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,422.97 R$ | 2,908.12 R$ | +20.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.88 | 11.72 | +7.7 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 318 | 76 |
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