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São Paulo vs Istanbul

São Paulo runs about 6% cheaper than Istanbul for this household, a difference of 85 USD a month.

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São Paulo
$1,331/month · Brazil
Governo do Estado de São Paulo · CC BY 2.0
drone photo of Istanbul panorama
Istanbul
$1,416/month · Türkiye
Hunanuk · CC0
São Paulo monthly
$1,331
Index 21 (NYC = 100)
Istanbul monthly
$1,416
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+6%
Istanbul relative to São Paulo
Rent gap
$50
Istanbul costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

São PauloIstanbul
  • Housing
    Housing: São Paulo $650, Istanbul $700. Cheaper in São Paulo.
  • Food
    Food: São Paulo $330, Istanbul $384. Cheaper in São Paulo.
  • Transport
    Transport: São Paulo $70, Istanbul $67. Cheaper in Istanbul.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: São Paulo $101, Istanbul $112. Cheaper in São Paulo.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: São Paulo $24, Istanbul $16. Cheaper in Istanbul.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: São Paulo $105, Istanbul $84. Cheaper in Istanbul.
  • Other
    Other: São Paulo $50, Istanbul $53. 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

MetricSão PauloIstanbul
Cost
Total monthly cost1,331 USD✓1,416 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)21✓22
Housing650 USD✓700 USD
Utilities101 USD✓112 USD
Food330 USD✓384 USD
Transport70 USD67 USD✓
Healthcare24 USD16 USD✓
Lifestyle105 USD84 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,041 USD✓4,269 USD
Effective tax + social rate27.5%✓48.8%
Left over each month4,710 USD✓2,853 USD
Average local net salary700 USD800 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre650 USD✓700 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,400 USD1,400 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,600 USD✓3,200 USD
Quality of life
Safety42/10054/100✓
Healthcare72/100✓66/100
Air quality44/100✓42/100
Public transport66/10076/100✓
Walkability72/100✓70/100
English proficiency32/10042/100✓
Nightlife92/100✓84/100
Family friendliness64/10066/100✓
Median broadband190 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature20°C15°C✓
Summer high28°C✓29°C
Winter low12°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year1,900 h2,350 h✓
Annual rainfall1450 mm840 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access70 min30 min✓
CurrencyBRLTRY
Time zoneAmerica/Sao_PauloEurope/Istanbul

São Paulo runs about 6% cheaper than Istanbul for this household, a difference of 85 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is São Paulo or Istanbul cheaper?

São Paulo runs about 6% cheaper than Istanbul for this household, a difference of 85 USD a month.

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

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,041 a month in São Paulo and $4,269 in Istanbul, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

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

São Paulo scores 42/100 on safety and 72/100 on healthcare; Istanbul scores 54 and 66. São Paulo averages 20°C against 15°C in Istanbul.