São Paulo ranks 4th of 6 priced cities in Brazil on cost — $891 a month in essentials, 42% above Fortaleza, the cheapest. The average net salary of $855 covers that 1.0×. 95.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 21.8 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 17°C, Jan 23°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $402 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $690 |
| Groceries | $117 |
| Dining out | $205 |
| Utilities | $120 |
| Local transport | $47 |
| Essentials / mo | $891 |
| Avg net salary | $855 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $959 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,434 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in São Paulo, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $8.78 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $48.75 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $8.78 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.46 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.93 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.90 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.37 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.86 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.16 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.89 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.40 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.85 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.95 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.27 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.87 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.80 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.84 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.41 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.22 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.90 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.03 |
| Monthly transit pass | $47.38 |
| Taxi start | $1.37 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.98 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.22 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $98.48 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $21.27 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $15.58 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $36.62 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.75 |
Dating-age sex ratio
São Paulo has 95.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 2nd-highest of 6 Brazil cities we track. Brazil's national figure is 100.8, so São Paulo runs 5 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.3°C | 25.8°C | 80% | 76% | 204 mm |
| Feb | 23.1°C | 25.4°C | 80% | 72% | 168 mm |
| Mar | 22.7°C | 25.1°C | 82% | 68% | 142 mm |
| Apr | 21°C | 22.2°C | 80% | 63% | 48 mm |
| May | 18.6°C | 18.8°C | 79% | 62% | 48 mm |
| Jun | 17.6°C | 17.3°C | 78% | 54% | 42 mm |
| Jul | 17.2°C | 16.5°C | 74% | 50% | 26 mm |
| Aug | 18°C | 17.3°C | 73% | 53% | 50 mm |
| Sep | 20.4°C | 20.5°C | 73% | 58% | 68 mm |
| Oct | 21°C | 21.9°C | 79% | 76% | 114 mm |
| Nov | 21°C | 22.1°C | 79% | 73% | 136 mm |
| Dec | 22.6°C | 24.5°C | 79% | 74% | 157 mm |
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