Cost of Living Comparison Between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sao Paulo are 2.8% higher than in Rio de Janeiro (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sao Paulo are 6.8% higher than in Rio de Janeiro | |
| Rent Prices in Sao Paulo are 20.8% higher than in Rio de Janeiro | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sao Paulo are 13.6% higher than in Rio de Janeiro | |
| Groceries Prices in Sao Paulo are 12.2% higher than in Rio de Janeiro | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sao Paulo is 28.9% higher than in Rio de Janeiro | |
Restaurants | Rio de Janeiro Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 35.00 R$ | 40.00 R$ | +14.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 220.00 R$ | 250.00 R$ | +13.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 R$ | 40.00 R$ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 R$ | 10.50 R$ | +5.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 R$ | 20.00 R$ | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 10.00 R$ | 10.49 R$ | +4.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 6.13 R$ | 6.51 R$ | +6.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.82 R$ | 4.38 R$ | +14.7 % |
Markets | Rio de Janeiro Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 21.57 R$ | 20.14 R$ | -6.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 7.71 R$ | 8.55 R$ | +10.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.72 R$ | 3.01 R$ | +10.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 11.04 R$ | 13.77 R$ | +24.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 19.65 R$ | 24.27 R$ | +23.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.99 R$ | 9.52 R$ | +19.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19.40 R$ | 19.75 R$ | +1.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.38 R$ | 5.69 R$ | +5.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.96 R$ | 4.41 R$ | +11.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.08 R$ | 3.20 R$ | +3.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.42 R$ | 4.44 R$ | +0.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.76 R$ | 3.23 R$ | +17.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.83 R$ | 3.12 R$ | +10.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.24 R$ | 5.14 R$ | +58.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.99 R$ | 3.98 R$ | +33.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 40.00 R$ | 40.00 R$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.10 R$ | 7.11 R$ | +16.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.83 R$ | 15.04 R$ | +38.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.00 R$ | 12.00 R$ | +20.0 % |
Transportation | Rio de Janeiro Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.00 R$ | 5.00 R$ | -16.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 285.00 R$ | 250.00 R$ | -12.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.00 R$ | 6.00 R$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 8.85 R$ | 6.84 R$ | -22.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.32 R$ | 49.00 R$ | +21.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 21.59 R$ | 21.09 R$ | -2.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 109,990.00 R$ | 120,000.00 R$ | +9.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 149,611.12 R$ | 155,967.87 R$ | +4.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Rio de Janeiro Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 544.34 R$ | 328.56 R$ | -39.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 94.12 R$ | 80.96 R$ | -14.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 111.48 R$ | 112.00 R$ | +0.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Rio de Janeiro Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 133.78 R$ | 151.99 R$ | +13.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 250.00 R$ | 183.64 R$ | -26.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 40.00 R$ | 40.00 R$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Rio de Janeiro Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,929.17 R$ | 2,462.90 R$ | -15.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 48,777.78 R$ | 67,500.00 R$ | +38.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Rio de Janeiro Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 291.31 R$ | 283.71 R$ | -2.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 235.40 R$ | 269.25 R$ | +14.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 407.27 R$ | 448.07 R$ | +10.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 377.65 R$ | 394.10 R$ | +4.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Rio de Janeiro Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,314.09 R$ | 2,997.83 R$ | +29.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,636.36 R$ | 2,110.29 R$ | +29.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,631.82 R$ | 5,476.32 R$ | +18.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,413.64 R$ | 3,906.90 R$ | +14.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Rio de Janeiro Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,027.49 R$ | 1,248.65 R$ | +21.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 609.98 R$ | 892.45 R$ | +46.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Rio de Janeiro Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,785.31 R$ | 2,457.87 R$ | +37.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.32 | 10.88 | +5.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 124 | 313 |
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