Is Sao Paulo more expensive than Santo Domingo?

Sao Paulo is 0.5% more expensive than Santo Domingo overall. Rent is 8.0% higher, groceries 0.5% cheaper, and restaurants 2.2% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Santo Domingo or Sao Paulo?

Santo Domingo has a purchasing power index of 40.3 while Sao Paulo has 57.4 (NYC = 100). Sao Paulo offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇩🇴 Santo Domingo vs 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo

2026

Sao Paulo is 0.5% more expensive

Category	🇩🇴 Santo Domingo	🇧🇷 Sao Paulo	Difference
Cost of Living	41.3	41.5	+0.5%
Rent	15.0	16.2	+8.0%
Groceries	42.4	42.2	-0.5%
Restaurants	40.3	39.4	-2.2%
Purchasing Power	40.3	57.4	+42.4%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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