Cost of living in Sao Luis is 32% lower than in Salto (without rent).
Rent in Sao Luis is 27% cheaper than in Salto.
Cost of living including rent in Sao Luis is 30% lower than in Salto.
Food in Sao Luis is 43% cheaper than in Salto.
Transport in Sao Luis is 48% more expensive than in Salto.
| Sao Luis | Salto | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sao Luis | Salto | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.45 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.6 $ | 38.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.26 $ | 9.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.99 $ | 3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.13 $ | 2.24 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.18 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.93 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.48 $ | 7.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.42 $ | 9.53 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.94 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.52 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.01 $ | 4.89 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.77 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.4 $ | 43.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.03 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.89 $ | 13.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 44.7 $ | 33.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.08 $ | 8.06 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.17 $ | 5.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.99 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.04 $ | 2.34 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.3 $ | 110 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 170 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.6 $ | 38.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 191 $ | 247 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 303 $ | 457 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 330 $ | 383 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 510 $ | 737 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,428 $ | 2,597 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 666 $ | 2,082 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 363 $ | 599 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12 % | 5.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.7 $ | 29 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.62 $ | 7.21 $ |
| Haircut | 7.21 $ | 6.03 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 55.9 $ | 109 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.4 $ | 66.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 212 $ | 351 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,443 $ | 7,625 $ |