Cost of living
Contagem compared to Santo Andre
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Overview comparison
ContagemSanto Andre
Consumer prices in Santo Andre are roughly 19% higher than in Contagem.
Cost of living
| Item | Contagem | Santo Andre |
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| Total with rent one person | 573 | 730 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,742 | 1,916 |
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| Without rent one person | 423 | 453 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,002 | 1,222 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 204.03 | 191.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 387.02 | 463.67 |
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| Food person | 199 | 297 |
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| Food family | 485 | 880 |
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| Transport person | 94.22 | 59.44 |
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| Transport family | 205.05 | 132.1 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.27 years | 68.54 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Contagem | Santo Andre |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.65 | 7.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.67 | 40.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.64 | 5.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.27 | 2.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.26 | 1.92 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.6 | 1.09 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Contagem | Santo Andre |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 188.6 | 217.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 106.06 | 151.55 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 480.11 | 599.87 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 300.23 | 346.56 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.68 | 42.6 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.9 | 55.93 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.62 | 18.47 |
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Transportation
| Item | Contagem | Santo Andre |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.94 | 11.87 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,083 | 1,703 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,102 | 1,128 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.13 | 1.03 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.78% | 11.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.73 | 7.81 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.9 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Contagem | Santo Andre |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 | 0.8 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.99 | 1.76 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.5 | 2.23 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.79 | 10.97 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.77 | 4.45 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.28 | 6.83 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 | 1.69 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Contagem | Santo Andre |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.48 | 19.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.67 | 6.62 |
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| Doctors visit | 36.31 | 57.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.76 | 12.29 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.48 | 46.17 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 62.31 | 90.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 120.13 | 349.33 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,879 | 9,687 |
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