Cost of Living in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Last updated on Apr 07, 2023

Summary: The cost of living in Sao Paulo, Brazil is generally considered to be high. A nice 1 bedroom apartment in Sao Paulo can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 USD per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $3,000 USD per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Sao Paulo can range from $15 to $30 USD per person.

Is the cost of living in Sao Paulo high?

We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Sao Paulo, they wrote:

"The cost of living in Sao Paulo is generally considered to be high. Prices for basic necessities such as food, housing, and transportation are all relatively expensive. Eating out can also be costly, with many restaurants charging premium prices for their meals. Additionally, the cost of entertainment and leisure activities can be quite high, with tickets to events and attractions often being quite expensive," said one expat in Sao Paulo.

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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.