Cost of Living Comparison Between Lagos and Sao Paulo 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sao Paulo are 9.7% higher than in Lagos (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sao Paulo are 10.7% lower than in Lagos | |
| Rent Prices in Sao Paulo are 42.4% lower than in Lagos | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sao Paulo are 31.6% higher than in Lagos | |
| Groceries Prices in Sao Paulo are 9.7% lower than in Lagos | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sao Paulo is 152.2% higher than in Lagos | |
Restaurants | Lagos Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.15 $ (16.10 R$) |
7.84 $ (40.00 R$) |
+148.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
46.86 $ (239.20 R$) |
48.97 $ (250.00 R$) |
+4.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
6.72 $ (34.29 R$) |
7.84 $ (40.00 R$) |
+16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.02 $ (5.21 R$) |
2.06 $ (10.50 R$) |
+101.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.72 $ (8.78 R$) |
3.92 $ (20.00 R$) |
+127.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.99 $ (15.26 R$) |
2.05 $ (10.49 R$) |
-31.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.38 $ (1.93 R$) |
1.28 $ (6.51 R$) |
+236.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.23 $ (1.19 R$) |
0.86 $ (4.38 R$) |
+266.4 % |
Markets | Lagos Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
12.16 $ (62.07 R$) |
3.95 $ (20.14 R$) |
-67.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.32 $ (6.72 R$) |
1.67 $ (8.55 R$) |
+27.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.07 $ (5.49 R$) |
0.59 $ (3.01 R$) |
-45.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.00 $ (10.19 R$) |
2.70 $ (13.77 R$) |
+35.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.16 $ (11.01 R$) |
4.76 $ (24.27 R$) |
+120.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.41 $ (12.28 R$) |
1.86 $ (9.52 R$) |
-22.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.02 $ (15.40 R$) |
3.87 $ (19.75 R$) |
+28.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.60 $ (8.19 R$) |
1.12 $ (5.69 R$) |
-30.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.15 $ (5.89 R$) |
0.86 $ (4.41 R$) |
-25.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.01 $ (5.13 R$) |
0.63 $ (3.20 R$) |
-37.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.40 $ (7.15 R$) |
0.87 $ (4.44 R$) |
-37.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.51 $ (7.71 R$) |
0.63 $ (3.23 R$) |
-58.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.83 $ (4.21 R$) |
0.61 $ (3.12 R$) |
-25.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1.89 $ (9.66 R$) |
1.01 $ (5.14 R$) |
-46.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.44 $ (2.24 R$) |
0.78 $ (3.98 R$) |
+77.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.75 $ (34.45 R$) |
7.84 $ (40.00 R$) |
+16.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.01 $ (5.16 R$) |
1.39 $ (7.11 R$) |
+37.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.39 $ (7.08 R$) |
2.95 $ (15.04 R$) |
+112.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.53 $ (7.79 R$) |
2.35 $ (12.00 R$) |
+54.1 % |
Transportation | Lagos Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.87 $ (4.43 R$) |
0.98 $ (5.00 R$) |
+12.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
34.29 $ (175.03 R$) |
48.97 $ (250.00 R$) |
+42.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.45 $ (7.38 R$) |
1.18 $ (6.00 R$) |
-18.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.49 $ (17.82 R$) |
1.34 $ (6.84 R$) |
-61.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
4.82 $ (24.59 R$) |
9.60 $ (49.00 R$) |
+99.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.46 $ (12.57 R$) |
4.13 $ (21.09 R$) |
+67.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
20,125.79 $ (102,736.10 R$) |
23,507.75 $ (120,000.00 R$) |
+16.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
25,696.93 $ (131,175.12 R$) |
30,553.78 $ (155,967.87 R$) |
+18.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lagos Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
34.74 $ (177.33 R$) |
64.36 $ (328.56 R$) |
+85.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
9.18 $ (46.84 R$) |
15.86 $ (80.96 R$) |
+72.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
42.01 $ (214.43 R$) |
21.94 $ (112.00 R$) |
-47.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lagos Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
41.05 $ (209.54 R$) |
30.26 $ (154.44 R$) |
-26.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
11.43 $ (58.36 R$) |
36.11 $ (184.35 R$) |
+215.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
7.19 $ (36.72 R$) |
7.84 $ (40.00 R$) |
+8.9 % |
Childcare | Lagos Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
90.12 $ (460.05 R$) |
482.48 $ (2,462.90 R$) |
+435.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,864.50 $ (9,517.72 R$) |
13,223.11 $ (67,500.00 R$) |
+609.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lagos Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
18.95 $ (96.72 R$) |
55.58 $ (283.71 R$) |
+193.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
25.12 $ (128.25 R$) |
52.75 $ (269.25 R$) |
+109.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
71.34 $ (364.15 R$) |
87.78 $ (448.07 R$) |
+23.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
54.48 $ (278.08 R$) |
77.20 $ (394.10 R$) |
+41.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Lagos Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
924.32 $ (4,718.36 R$) |
593.53 $ (3,029.79 R$) |
-35.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
518.05 $ (2,644.47 R$) |
418.38 $ (2,135.71 R$) |
-19.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,190.95 $ (11,184.16 R$) |
1,085.48 $ (5,541.03 R$) |
-50.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,364.96 $ (6,967.69 R$) |
782.24 $ (3,993.10 R$) |
-42.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lagos Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
122.85 $ (627.09 R$) |
244.61 $ (1,248.65 R$) |
+99.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
23.44 $ (119.67 R$) |
174.83 $ (892.45 R$) |
+645.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lagos Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
213.89 $ (1,091.83 R$) |
481.49 $ (2,457.87 R$) |
+125.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 20.00 | 10.88 | -45.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 103 | 315 |
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