Cost of Living Comparison Between Sao Paulo and Shanghai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Shanghai are 0.8% higher than in Sao Paulo (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Shanghai are 26.9% higher than in Sao Paulo | |
| Rent Prices in Shanghai are 104.9% higher than in Sao Paulo | |
| Restaurant Prices in Shanghai are 27.5% lower than in Sao Paulo | |
| Groceries Prices in Shanghai are 20.0% higher than in Sao Paulo | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Shanghai is 149.5% higher than in Sao Paulo | |
Restaurants | Sao Paulo Edit |
Shanghai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.00 R$ (56.10 ¥) |
21.39 R$ (30.00 ¥) |
-46.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
250.00 R$ (350.63 ¥) |
178.25 R$ (250.00 ¥) |
-28.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
40.00 R$ (56.10 ¥) |
27.09 R$ (38.00 ¥) |
-32.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
10.00 R$ (14.03 ¥) |
7.13 R$ (10.00 ¥) |
-28.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 R$ (28.05 ¥) |
14.26 R$ (20.00 ¥) |
-28.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
10.18 R$ (14.28 ¥) |
18.47 R$ (25.91 ¥) |
+81.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
6.39 R$ (8.97 ¥) |
2.73 R$ (3.83 ¥) |
-57.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
4.51 R$ (6.33 ¥) |
1.59 R$ (2.23 ¥) |
-64.8 % |
Markets | Sao Paulo Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
20.01 R$ (28.06 ¥) |
47.21 R$ (66.21 ¥) |
+136.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
8.79 R$ (12.33 ¥) |
9.13 R$ (12.81 ¥) |
+3.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.00 R$ (4.21 ¥) |
2.54 R$ (3.56 ¥) |
-15.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
13.52 R$ (18.96 ¥) |
9.38 R$ (13.15 ¥) |
-30.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
24.46 R$ (34.30 ¥) |
42.07 R$ (59.01 ¥) |
+72.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
9.62 R$ (13.49 ¥) |
8.37 R$ (11.74 ¥) |
-13.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
19.94 R$ (27.96 ¥) |
29.51 R$ (41.39 ¥) |
+48.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.91 R$ (8.30 ¥) |
5.28 R$ (7.41 ¥) |
-10.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
4.31 R$ (6.05 ¥) |
3.90 R$ (5.47 ¥) |
-9.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.17 R$ (4.45 ¥) |
4.68 R$ (6.56 ¥) |
+47.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
4.26 R$ (5.97 ¥) |
3.57 R$ (5.01 ¥) |
-16.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
3.09 R$ (4.34 ¥) |
2.23 R$ (3.13 ¥) |
-27.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.88 R$ (4.05 ¥) |
2.54 R$ (3.56 ¥) |
-12.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
5.17 R$ (7.24 ¥) |
4.62 R$ (6.48 ¥) |
-10.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.99 R$ (5.60 ¥) |
2.95 R$ (4.13 ¥) |
-26.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
45.00 R$ (63.11 ¥) |
71.30 R$ (100.00 ¥) |
+58.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
7.33 R$ (10.29 ¥) |
4.45 R$ (6.24 ¥) |
-39.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.04 R$ (21.09 ¥) |
9.49 R$ (13.31 ¥) |
-36.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
12.00 R$ (16.83 ¥) |
17.83 R$ (25.00 ¥) |
+48.5 % |
Transportation | Sao Paulo Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
5.00 R$ (7.01 ¥) |
2.85 R$ (4.00 ¥) |
-43.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
240.00 R$ (336.60 ¥) |
178.25 R$ (250.00 ¥) |
-25.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
6.00 R$ (8.42 ¥) |
11.41 R$ (16.00 ¥) |
+90.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.84 R$ (9.59 ¥) |
3.44 R$ (4.83 ¥) |
-49.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
49.00 R$ (68.72 ¥) |
42.78 R$ (60.00 ¥) |
-12.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
21.06 R$ (29.53 ¥) |
22.90 R$ (32.12 ¥) |
+8.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
120,000.00 R$ (168,302.40 ¥) |
106,950.35 R$ (150,000.00 ¥) |
-10.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
153,501.16 R$ (215,288.44 ¥) |
92,861.42 R$ (130,240.00 ¥) |
-39.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sao Paulo Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
321.51 R$ (450.92 ¥) |
304.29 R$ (426.78 ¥) |
-5.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
81.99 R$ (114.99 ¥) |
67.31 R$ (94.40 ¥) |
-17.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
111.91 R$ (156.96 ¥) |
97.64 R$ (136.95 ¥) |
-12.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sao Paulo Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
152.17 R$ (213.42 ¥) |
386.44 R$ (541.99 ¥) |
+154.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
182.86 R$ (256.46 ¥) |
88.53 R$ (124.17 ¥) |
-51.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.00 R$ (63.11 ¥) |
42.78 R$ (60.00 ¥) |
-4.9 % |
Childcare | Sao Paulo Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,434.85 R$ (3,414.92 ¥) |
6,132.95 R$ (8,601.59 ¥) |
+151.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
68,428.57 R$ (95,972.44 ¥) |
142,457.86 R$ (199,800.00 ¥) |
+108.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sao Paulo Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
286.57 R$ (401.92 ¥) |
324.53 R$ (455.16 ¥) |
+13.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
267.46 R$ (375.12 ¥) |
186.61 R$ (261.73 ¥) |
-30.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
457.83 R$ (642.12 ¥) |
392.84 R$ (550.97 ¥) |
-14.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
387.21 R$ (543.07 ¥) |
561.53 R$ (787.56 ¥) |
+45.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Sao Paulo Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,993.02 R$ (4,197.77 ¥) |
5,190.66 R$ (7,280.00 ¥) |
+73.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,104.69 R$ (2,951.87 ¥) |
2,658.48 R$ (3,728.57 ¥) |
+26.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
5,560.00 R$ (7,798.01 ¥) |
14,748.18 R$ (20,684.62 ¥) |
+165.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
3,816.00 R$ (5,352.02 ¥) |
7,063.18 R$ (9,906.25 ¥) |
+85.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sao Paulo Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,244.93 R$ (1,746.05 ¥) |
8,188.59 R$ (11,484.65 ¥) |
+557.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
872.09 R$ (1,223.13 ¥) |
4,385.61 R$ (6,150.90 ¥) |
+402.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sao Paulo Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,410.68 R$ (3,381.02 ¥) |
7,630.74 R$ (10,702.27 ¥) |
+216.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.07 | 4.75 | -57.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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