Cost of Living in Sao Luis
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Summary of cost of living in Sao Luis (São Luís), Brazil:
- Rent in Sao Luis is, on average, 80.8% lower than in Columbus.
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) | 10.50 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.00 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 10.00 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.50 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.17 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 5.57 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 9.07 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.56 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 10.56 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 22.86 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.75 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 17.69 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.90 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.20 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.79 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.90 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 3.08 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.99 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.30 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.76 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 41.50 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.51 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 11.47 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.00 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.20 R$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 195.00 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 7.24 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ? | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 5.67 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 95,000.00 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 156,608.75 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 478.54 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 89.00 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 107.25 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 101.78 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 76.67 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 38.00 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,150.00 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 24,000.00 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 245.00 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 262.00 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 296.00 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 300.00 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,150.52 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,175.00 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,866.67 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,650.00 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 717.67 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 336.54 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,955.00 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | ? |
Prices in Sao Luis (São Luís)
This city had 217 entries in the past 12 months by 11 different contributors.
Last update: 23 November 2025
Last update: 23 November 2025
Sources and References
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