Cost of Living Comparison Between Sao Paulo and Dubai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Dubai is 48.7% higher than in Sao Paulo (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Dubai is 89.6% higher than in Sao Paulo | |
| Rent Prices in Dubai are 210.7% higher than in Sao Paulo | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dubai are 77.8% higher than in Sao Paulo | |
| Groceries Prices in Dubai are 14.9% higher than in Sao Paulo | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dubai is 136.7% higher than in Sao Paulo | |
Restaurants | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
45.00 R$ (33.08 AED) |
63.93 R$ (47.00 AED) |
+42.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
240.00 R$ (176.44 AED) |
408.07 R$ (300.00 AED) |
+70.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
45.00 R$ (33.08 AED) |
47.61 R$ (35.00 AED) |
+5.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
12.00 R$ (8.82 AED) |
68.01 R$ (50.00 AED) |
+466.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
17.50 R$ (12.87 AED) |
68.01 R$ (50.00 AED) |
+288.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
11.17 R$ (8.21 AED) |
29.58 R$ (21.75 AED) |
+164.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
6.69 R$ (4.92 AED) |
8.52 R$ (6.27 AED) |
+27.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
4.57 R$ (3.36 AED) |
4.15 R$ (3.05 AED) |
-9.3 % |
Markets | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
5.98 R$ (4.40 AED) |
9.29 R$ (6.83 AED) |
+55.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
9.09 R$ (6.68 AED) |
6.32 R$ (4.64 AED) |
-30.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
3.17 R$ (2.33 AED) |
5.61 R$ (4.13 AED) |
+76.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
14.41 R$ (10.60 AED) |
17.86 R$ (13.13 AED) |
+23.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
29.40 R$ (21.61 AED) |
33.43 R$ (24.58 AED) |
+13.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
12.17 R$ (8.95 AED) |
18.61 R$ (13.68 AED) |
+53.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
25.11 R$ (18.46 AED) |
26.64 R$ (19.59 AED) |
+6.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
6.53 R$ (4.80 AED) |
5.81 R$ (4.27 AED) |
-11.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
4.52 R$ (3.32 AED) |
4.20 R$ (3.09 AED) |
-7.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.11 R$ (3.02 AED) |
4.21 R$ (3.10 AED) |
+2.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
4.42 R$ (3.25 AED) |
3.11 R$ (2.29 AED) |
-29.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
3.46 R$ (2.54 AED) |
2.45 R$ (1.80 AED) |
-29.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
2.87 R$ (2.11 AED) |
2.27 R$ (1.67 AED) |
-21.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
6.49 R$ (4.77 AED) |
7.01 R$ (5.15 AED) |
+7.9 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
4.35 R$ (3.20 AED) |
3.19 R$ (2.35 AED) |
-26.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
50.00 R$ (36.76 AED) |
95.22 R$ (70.00 AED) |
+90.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
7.59 R$ (5.58 AED) |
12.54 R$ (9.22 AED) |
+65.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
12.94 R$ (9.51 AED) |
16.24 R$ (11.94 AED) |
+25.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
14.75 R$ (10.84 AED) |
30.60 R$ (22.50 AED) |
+107.5 % |
Transportation | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
5.20 R$ (3.82 AED) |
8.16 R$ (6.00 AED) |
+56.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
243.00 R$ (178.65 AED) |
476.08 R$ (350.00 AED) |
+95.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
6.78 R$ (4.98 AED) |
16.32 R$ (12.00 AED) |
+140.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
7.04 R$ (5.18 AED) |
5.47 R$ (4.02 AED) |
-22.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
51.00 R$ (37.49 AED) |
40.81 R$ (30.00 AED) |
-20.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
6.03 R$ (4.43 AED) |
3.92 R$ (2.88 AED) |
-35.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
120,000.00 R$ (88,220.88 AED) |
149,624.44 R$ (110,000.00 AED) |
+24.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
170,411.58 R$ (125,282.17 AED) |
112,546.38 R$ (82,741.18 AED) |
-34.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
445.18 R$ (327.28 AED) |
1,176.67 R$ (865.06 AED) |
+164.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
83.94 R$ (61.71 AED) |
288.00 R$ (211.73 AED) |
+243.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
107.37 R$ (78.94 AED) |
468.86 R$ (344.69 AED) |
+336.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
196.48 R$ (144.45 AED) |
387.66 R$ (285.00 AED) |
+97.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
203.46 R$ (149.58 AED) |
242.86 R$ (178.54 AED) |
+19.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
50.00 R$ (36.76 AED) |
74.81 R$ (55.00 AED) |
+49.6 % |
Childcare | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
2,611.46 R$ (1,919.88 AED) |
4,507.15 R$ (3,313.54 AED) |
+72.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
85,832.00 R$ (63,101.46 AED) |
83,195.49 R$ (61,163.17 AED) |
-3.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
330.84 R$ (243.22 AED) |
376.61 R$ (276.88 AED) |
+13.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
290.83 R$ (213.81 AED) |
310.45 R$ (228.24 AED) |
+6.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
511.02 R$ (375.69 AED) |
541.82 R$ (398.33 AED) |
+6.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
481.45 R$ (353.95 AED) |
537.29 R$ (395.00 AED) |
+11.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,524.86 R$ (2,591.39 AED) |
11,429.61 R$ (8,402.75 AED) |
+224.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,310.90 R$ (1,698.92 AED) |
7,243.18 R$ (5,325.00 AED) |
+213.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
7,282.73 R$ (5,354.07 AED) |
21,616.81 R$ (15,892.12 AED) |
+196.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
4,753.74 R$ (3,494.82 AED) |
15,247.44 R$ (11,209.52 AED) |
+220.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,348.56 R$ (991.43 AED) |
3,362.27 R$ (2,471.86 AED) |
+149.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,016.12 R$ (747.02 AED) |
1,868.56 R$ (1,373.72 AED) |
+83.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sao Paulo Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,408.37 R$ (3,240.92 AED) |
19,780.21 R$ (14,541.90 AED) |
+348.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.96 | 4.50 | -62.4 % |
| Last update: | 13 April 2026 | 9 April 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 180 | 343 | |
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