5.4% above the Brazil average
Ranked #376 of 538 cities · More expensive than 30.1% of cities worldwide
Compared to Brazil average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | BRL 3,467/mo ≈ $671 | BRL 2,342/mo ≈ $453 | 32% |
| 3-Bedroom | BRL 7,688/mo ≈ $1,487 | BRL 4,944/mo ≈ $956 | 32% |
Sao Paulo has a composite cost index of 28.0 from 3 independent data sources.
Sao Paulo is average by global standards (ranked #376 of 538 cities). It is 5.4% more expensive than the Brazil average, based on 12 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Restaurants offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Brazil earning BRL 298,689 gross take home BRL 18,265/month after tax (26.6% effective rate). See full Brazil tax calculator →
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