Cost of living in Santo Andre

In Santo Andre, Brazil, a family of four typically needs around $1819 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $644 monthly.

How expensive is Santo Andre compared to other cities?

Santo Andre is 27% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Santo Andre compare to your city?

Santo Andre is 71% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Santo Andre is, on average, 91% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Santo Andre?

Who is Santo Andre a good fit for?

Santo Andre is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Santo Andre so expensive?

Rent and utilities are significant factors that can drive up living costs. This can be challenging for those without a substantial income.

Is food expensive in Santo Andre?

Food is relatively affordable, being 18% lower than the European benchmark. This makes dining options accessible for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Santo Andre?

Public transport is quite economical, being 43% lower than the European benchmark. This affordability supports residents' mobility within the city.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
644 $
Without Rent
421 $
Rent & Utilities
223 $
Food
279 $
Transport
50 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
948 $
GDP per Capita
10,044 $
Freedom Index
6.92
Lifespan
73 years
Speak English
5%
Population
749.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 7.43 $
Dinner 33.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.47 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.85 $
Capuccino 1.71 $
Coke, 330ml 1.15 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.66 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.27 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.36 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.87 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.03 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.72 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.19 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.56 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.21 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.76 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.44 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.46 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.42 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.86 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 7.34 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.36 $
Cigarette pack 2.19 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.92 $
Monthly Pass 13.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1 $
Taxi, 8 km 7.33 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 49.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.07 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.54 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.56 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.35 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 36 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 55 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 20.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 152 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 324 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 222 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 491 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,543 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,137 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 948 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 10.99%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 23.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 7.42 $
Haircut 10.4 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 76.1 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 48 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 37 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 10,793 $

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Santo Andre vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 57% more expensive) Santo Andre vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 48% more expensive) Santo Andre vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 25% more expensive) Santo Andre vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 11% more expensive) Santo Andre vs Salvador (Salvador is 15% more expensive) Santo Andre vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 22% more expensive) Santo Andre vs Manaus (Manaus is 24% more expensive) Santo Andre vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 19% more expensive) Santo Andre vs Recife (Recife is 20% more expensive) Santo Andre vs Goiania (Goiania is 2% more expensive)
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