Cost of living
Brasilia Federal District compared to Sao Luis
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Overview comparison
Brasilia Federal DistrictSao Luis
Consumer prices in Brasilia Federal District are roughly 31% higher than in Sao Luis.
Cost of living
| Item | Brasilia Federal District | Sao Luis |
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| Total with rent one person | 715 | 551 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,267 | 1,449 |
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| Without rent one person | 395 | 344 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,389 | 1,314 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 328.01 | 264.13 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 411.18 | 477.9 |
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| Food person | 317 | 198 |
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| Food family | 864 | 724 |
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| Transport person | 60.75 | 73.16 |
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| Transport family | 186.17 | 174.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.99 years | 74.68 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Brasilia Federal District | Sao Luis |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.5 | 4.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 53.91 | 19.27 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.85 | 6.18 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 | 1.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.28 | 2.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.25 | 1.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Brasilia Federal District | Sao Luis |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 317.17 | 291.53 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 234.44 | 147.93 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 504.7 | 583.74 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 313.29 | 298.5 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.1 | 74.97 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.22 | 121.37 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.42 | 17.21 |
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Transportation
| Item | Brasilia Federal District | Sao Luis |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.95 | 14.17 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,296 | 1,200 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 925 | 755 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 | 0.92 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 50.16% | 38.7% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.88 | 4.98 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.8 | 1.24 |
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Groceries
| Item | Brasilia Federal District | Sao Luis |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 | 1.34 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.55 | 1.48 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.32 | 2.6 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.66 | 10.22 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.77 | 5.07 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.67 | 6.56 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.41 | 1.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.48 |
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Other
| Item | Brasilia Federal District | Sao Luis |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.34 | 17.69 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.93 | 5.51 |
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| Doctors visit | 84.25 | 36.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.58 | 6.96 |
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| Brand Jeans | 40.86 | 45.44 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 107.4 | 65.18 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 257.67 | 249.68 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,984 | 5,161 |
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