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London vs São Paulo

São Paulo runs about 67% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,719 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Foto: Beto Issa/Fórmula 1
São Paulo
$1,331/month · Brazil
Governo do Estado de São Paulo · CC BY 2.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
São Paulo monthly
$1,331
Index 21 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-67%
São Paulo relative to London
Rent gap
$1,950
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonSão Paulo
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, São Paulo $650. Cheaper in São Paulo.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, São Paulo $330. Cheaper in São Paulo.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, São Paulo $70. Cheaper in São Paulo.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, São Paulo $101. Cheaper in São Paulo.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, São Paulo $24. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, São Paulo $105. Cheaper in São Paulo.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, São Paulo $50. Cheaper in São Paulo.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonSão Paulo
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD1,331 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6321✓
Housing2,600 USD650 USD✓
Utilities267 USD101 USD✓
Food617 USD330 USD✓
Transport282 USD70 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓24 USD
Lifestyle169 USD105 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD6,041 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%27.5%✓
Left over each month1,902 USD4,710 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓700 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD650 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD2,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓42/100
Healthcare84/100✓72/100
Air quality60/100✓44/100
Public transport92/100✓66/100
Walkability90/100✓72/100
English proficiency100/100✓32/100
Nightlife94/100✓92/100
Family friendliness72/100✓64/100
Median broadband90 Mbps190 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓20°C
Summer high23°C✓28°C
Winter low3°C12°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h1,900 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓1450 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min70 min✓
CurrencyGBPBRL
Time zoneEurope/LondonAmerica/Sao_Paulo

São Paulo runs about 67% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,719 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or São Paulo cheaper?

São Paulo runs about 67% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,719 USD a month.

What salary do you need in São Paulo compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $6,041 in São Paulo, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or São Paulo?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; São Paulo scores 42 and 72. London averages 12°C against 20°C in São Paulo.