Cost of Living Comparison Between Sao Paulo and Dubai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Dubai is 74.0% higher than in Sao Paulo (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Dubai is 123.5% higher than in Sao Paulo | |
| Rent Prices in Dubai are 274.1% higher than in Sao Paulo | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dubai are 100.7% higher than in Sao Paulo | |
| Groceries Prices in Dubai are 36.0% higher than in Sao Paulo | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dubai is 201.9% higher than in Sao Paulo | |
Restaurants | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.0 R$ (26.25 AED) |
60.95 R$ (40.0 AED) |
+52.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
250.0 R$ (164.08 AED) |
457.1 R$ (300.0 AED) |
+82.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
40.0 R$ (26.25 AED) |
53.33 R$ (35.0 AED) |
+33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
10.0 R$ (6.56 AED) |
68.56 R$ (45.0 AED) |
+585.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.0 R$ (13.13 AED) |
76.18 R$ (50.0 AED) |
+280.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
10.68 R$ (7.01 AED) |
34.16 R$ (22.42 AED) |
+219.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
6.33 R$ (4.15 AED) |
7.43 R$ (4.88 AED) |
+17.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
4.27 R$ (2.8 AED) |
6.1 R$ (4.0 AED) |
+42.8 % |
Markets | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
20.92 R$ (13.73 AED) |
38.99 R$ (25.59 AED) |
+86.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
8.51 R$ (5.59 AED) |
7.89 R$ (5.18 AED) |
-7.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.13 R$ (2.05 AED) |
6.44 R$ (4.22 AED) |
+105.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
12.88 R$ (8.45 AED) |
17.91 R$ (11.76 AED) |
+39.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
24.94 R$ (16.37 AED) |
21.98 R$ (14.42 AED) |
-11.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
9.89 R$ (6.49 AED) |
21.78 R$ (14.29 AED) |
+120.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
19.06 R$ (12.51 AED) |
25.72 R$ (16.88 AED) |
+35.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
6.07 R$ (3.99 AED) |
6.2 R$ (4.07 AED) |
+2.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
4.6 R$ (3.02 AED) |
4.75 R$ (3.12 AED) |
+3.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.5 R$ (2.29 AED) |
4.9 R$ (3.21 AED) |
+40.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
4.33 R$ (2.84 AED) |
4.01 R$ (2.63 AED) |
-7.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
3.86 R$ (2.53 AED) |
2.93 R$ (1.92 AED) |
-24.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
3.56 R$ (2.33 AED) |
3.85 R$ (2.53 AED) |
+8.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
5.17 R$ (3.39 AED) |
9.08 R$ (5.96 AED) |
+75.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.91 R$ (2.57 AED) |
3.44 R$ (2.26 AED) |
-12.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
40.0 R$ (26.25 AED) |
87.61 R$ (57.5 AED) |
+119.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
7.02 R$ (4.61 AED) |
16.1 R$ (10.56 AED) |
+129.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
14.32 R$ (9.4 AED) |
25.01 R$ (16.42 AED) |
+74.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
12.0 R$ (7.88 AED) |
35.81 R$ (23.5 AED) |
+198.4 % |
Transportation | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
5.0 R$ (3.28 AED) |
9.14 R$ (6.0 AED) |
+82.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
250.0 R$ (164.08 AED) |
457.1 R$ (300.0 AED) |
+82.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
6.0 R$ (3.94 AED) |
18.28 R$ (12.0 AED) |
+204.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.84 R$ (4.49 AED) |
7.36 R$ (4.83 AED) |
+7.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
49.0 R$ (32.16 AED) |
45.71 R$ (30.0 AED) |
-6.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
21.64 R$ (14.2 AED) |
17.54 R$ (11.51 AED) |
-18.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
116,495.0 R$ (76,457.06 AED) |
182,839.87 R$ (120,000.0 AED) |
+57.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
156,258.91 R$ (102,554.59 AED) |
126,672.35 R$ (83,136.58 AED) |
-18.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
308.78 R$ (202.66 AED) |
1,117.84 R$ (733.65 AED) |
+262.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
74.64 R$ (48.99 AED) |
302.32 R$ (198.42 AED) |
+305.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
114.63 R$ (75.23 AED) |
562.84 R$ (369.4 AED) |
+391.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
151.02 R$ (99.12 AED) |
448.36 R$ (294.26 AED) |
+196.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
173.7 R$ (114.0 AED) |
230.64 R$ (151.37 AED) |
+32.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.0 R$ (29.53 AED) |
76.18 R$ (50.0 AED) |
+69.3 % |
Childcare | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,646.55 R$ (1,736.96 AED) |
4,360.84 R$ (2,862.07 AED) |
+64.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
72,346.15 R$ (47,481.65 AED) |
71,639.38 R$ (47,017.78 AED) |
-1.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
288.05 R$ (189.05 AED) |
328.25 R$ (215.44 AED) |
+14.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
260.86 R$ (171.21 AED) |
310.45 R$ (203.75 AED) |
+19.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
455.81 R$ (299.15 AED) |
542.65 R$ (356.15 AED) |
+19.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
403.82 R$ (265.03 AED) |
540.3 R$ (354.61 AED) |
+33.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,377.5 R$ (2,216.69 AED) |
12,555.03 R$ (8,240.01 AED) |
+271.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,255.41 R$ (1,480.25 AED) |
7,967.8 R$ (5,229.36 AED) |
+253.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
5,846.15 R$ (3,836.9 AED) |
22,778.16 R$ (14,949.58 AED) |
+289.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
4,167.65 R$ (2,735.28 AED) |
15,231.36 R$ (9,996.52 AED) |
+265.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,208.91 R$ (793.42 AED) |
3,142.54 R$ (2,062.49 AED) |
+159.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
819.86 R$ (538.09 AED) |
1,761.27 R$ (1,155.95 AED) |
+114.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,634.52 R$ (1,729.07 AED) |
17,773.2 R$ (11,664.76 AED) |
+574.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.92 | 4.65 | -57.5 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
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