What is the cost of living in São Paulo?

São Paulo has an average cost of living index of 96, which is 4% below the Brazil average of 100. Average monthly rent across tracked cities is R$ 54, and average median income is R$ 2.289.

What is the cheapest city in São Paulo?

São Bernardo do Campo is the most affordable city tracked in São Paulo, with a cost index of 90 and median rent of R$ 50/month.

Is São Paulo affordable to live in?

São Paulo's average rent-to-income ratio is 28.4%. São Paulo is generally considered affordable.

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8 cities tracked

São Paulo

Complete state intelligence: affordability, quality of life, safety, climate, and lifestyle metrics across all tracked cities.

All Countries

Most affordable: São Bernardo do Campo

Avg rent: R$ 54

Avg Cost Index

0/ 100

Avg Income

R$ 2.289

Avg Rent

R$ 54/mo

State Pop

State Intelligence Overview

Core metrics, city comparisons, and lifestyle signals

Most Affordable

São Bernardo do Campo

Index: 90Rent: R$ 50

Most Expensive

São Paulo

Index: 130Rent: R$ 75

Highest Income

São Paulo

R$ 3.202Rent: R$ 75

São Paulo vs Brazil Average

Cost Index

-4.0% vs avg

Avg Rent

R$54

-5.3% vs avg

Avg Income

R$2.289

-5.2% vs avg

Cities in São Paulo

City	Cost	Rent	Income	Pop	Rent/Inc
São Paulo	130	R$ 75	R$ 3.202	11.451.999	28.1%
Guarulhos	95	R$ 54	R$ 2.305	1.324.781	28.1%
Campinas	95	R$ 54	R$ 2.305	1.213.792	28.1%
São Bernardo do Campo	90	R$ 50	R$ 2.100	810.729	28.6%
Osasco	90	R$ 50	R$ 2.100	759.524	28.6%
Santo André	90	R$ 50	R$ 2.100	748.919	28.6%
São José dos Campos	90	R$ 50	R$ 2.100	737.310	28.6%
Ribeirão Preto	90	R$ 50	R$ 2.100	731.639	28.6%