Cost of living
Sao Luis compared to Rio Grande do Sul
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Overview comparison
Sao LuisRio Grande do Sul
Consumer prices in Rio Grande do Sul are roughly 38% higher than in Sao Luis.
Cost of living
| Item | Sao Luis | Rio Grande do Sul |
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| Total with rent one person | 551 | 946 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,449 | 2,339 |
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| Without rent one person | 344 | 430 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,314 | 1,758 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 264.13 | 473.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 477.9 | 764.15 |
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| Food person | 198 | 275 |
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| Food family | 724 | 761 |
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| Transport person | 73.16 | 151.21 |
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| Transport family | 174.25 | 411.68 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.68 years | 73.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sao Luis | Rio Grande do Sul |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.34 | 5.96 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.27 | 31.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.18 | 6.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 | 2.03 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.29 | 2.8 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.12 | 1.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sao Luis | Rio Grande do Sul |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 291.53 | 532.2 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 147.93 | 344.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 583.74 | 732.44 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 298.5 | 543.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 74.97 | 61.68 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 121.37 | 130.59 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.21 | 16.8 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sao Luis | Rio Grande do Sul |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.17 | 11.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,200 | 1,663 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 755 | 1,028 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 | 1.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 38.7% | 63.7% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.98 | 10.64 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.24 | 1.26 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sao Luis | Rio Grande do Sul |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 0.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.48 | 1.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.6 | 2.08 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.22 | 8.68 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.07 | 3.39 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 7.54 |
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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 | 0.48 | 0.4 |
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Other
| Item | Sao Luis | Rio Grande do Sul |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 17.69 | 28.15 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.51 | 7.46 |
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| Doctors visit | 36.98 | 67.08 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.96 | 9 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.44 | 51.37 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 65.18 | 73.13 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 249.68 | 594.76 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,161 | 9,581 |
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