Cost of Living in Santo Andre
Summary of cost of living in Santo Andre, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,869.4$ (9,321.4R$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 509.8$ (2,541.9R$), excluding rent.
- Santo Andre is 70.1% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Santo Andre is, on average, 93.2% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 32.50 R$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 185.00 R$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 35.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 12.00 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 21.50 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 11.00 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.25 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.75 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 4.88 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 6.96 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.06 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 10.80 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 22.00 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.41 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 15.88 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.30 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.06 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.27 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.18 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.25 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 3.06 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.12 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.88 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 7.77 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.33 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 8.00 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 R$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 137.50 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.50 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 16.09 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 15.00 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 5.52 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 83,000.00 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 137,500.00 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 318.44 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 44.50 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 87.50 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 130.00 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 107.50 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 35.00 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,326.67 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 48,000.00 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 125.00 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 255.00 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 280.00 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 225.00 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,566.67 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,116.67 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,866.67 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,866.67 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 773.41 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 573.67 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,170.00 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.00 | |
Prices in Santo Andre
This city had 47 entries in the past 12 months by 3 different contributors.
Last update: 9 April 2026
Last update: 9 April 2026
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