Cost of Living in Sao Paulo
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Overall, the cost of living in Sao Paulo is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 30 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)24
Groceries index38
Dining out index34
Transport index18
Utilities index36
Median annual salary$13,000
Minimum wage$1.60/hr
Est. monthly childcare$400
Est. monthly healthcare premium$80
YoY inflation4.2%
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