Cost of living in Sao Luis is 39% lower than in Santa Teresa del Tuy (without rent).
Rent in Sao Luis is 10% more expensive than in Santa Teresa del Tuy.
Cost of living including rent in Sao Luis is 24% lower than in Santa Teresa del Tuy.
Food in Sao Luis is 44% cheaper than in Santa Teresa del Tuy.
Transport in Sao Luis is 29% cheaper than in Santa Teresa del Tuy.
| Sao Luis | Santa Teresa del Tuy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sao Luis | Santa Teresa del Tuy | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.45 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.6 $ | 53.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.26 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.99 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.13 $ | 1.57 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.64 $ | 2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.18 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.93 $ | 8.64 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.48 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.42 $ | 7.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.94 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.52 $ | 7.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.01 $ | 3.25 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.77 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.4 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.03 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.89 $ | 24 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 44.7 $ | 38 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.08 $ | 5.67 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.17 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.99 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.04 $ | 2.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.3 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.6 $ | 38.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 191 $ | 220 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 303 $ | 458 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 330 $ | 292 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 510 $ | 592 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,428 $ | 493 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 666 $ | 633 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 363 $ | 202 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12 % | 21.88 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.7 $ | 54.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.62 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Haircut | 7.21 $ | 10.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 55.9 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.4 $ | 58.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 212 $ | 91.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,443 $ | 4,807 $ |