São Paulo, Brazil

General Information

São Paulo is the capital city of the state of São Paulo, as well as the most populous city in Brazil and in the Americas. Listed by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) as an alpha global city, it exerts substantial international influence in commerce, finance, arts, and entertainment. It is the largest urban area by population outside Asia and the most populous Portuguese-speaking city in the world. The city's name honors Paul the Apostle and people from the city are known as paulistanos. The city's Latin motto is Non ducor, duco, which translates as "I am not led, I lead".

• Population: 12,400,000
• Area: 1,521 km²
• Coordinates: Coordinates not available

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): R$2,500 - 3,500
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): R$1,500 - 2,500
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): R$6,000 - 10,000
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center): R$3,500 - 6,500
• Monthly Groceries Per Person: R$600 - 900
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): R$25 - 40
• Dining Out (Mid-range 3-course meal): R$100 - 180
• Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage): R$300 - 600 per month
• Internet: R$100 - 150 per month
• Fitness Club / Gym: R$100 - 250 per month
• Childcare / Preschool: R$1,200 - 3,000 per month
• Public Transport Monthly Pass: R$300 - 350
• Car Fuel (1 liter): R$6 - 7

Transportation

• Public Transport Monthly Pass: R$300 - 350
• Single Ticket: R$4 - 6
• Bike Friendly: Growing cycling network
• Taxi Start Price: R$5 - 7

Salaries

• Average Monthly Salary (Net): R$5,000 - 8,000
• IT Professionals (Junior): R$4,000 - 6,000
• IT Professionals (Senior): R$10,000 - 18,000
• Engineering (Entry Level): R$4,500 - 6,500
• Engineering (Experienced): R$8,000 - 14,000
• Teaching (Public School): R$3,500 - 5,500
• Teaching (University / Experienced): R$7,000 - 12,000
• Healthcare (Nurses): R$3,500 - 5,500
• Healthcare (Doctors / Specialists): R$12,000 - 25,000
• Finance / Banking (Analyst / Entry): R$5,000 - 8,000
• Finance / Banking (Manager / Specialist): R$12,000 - 25,000
• Lawyers / Legal Professionals: R$10,000 - 20,000
• Hospitality / Tourism: R$3,000 - 5,000
• Administrative Jobs: R$3,500 - 5,500
• Retail / Sales: R$2,500 - 4,500
• Freelancers / Consultants: R$5,000 - 12,000

Average Monthly Cost for a Family of 4

• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): R$6,000 - 10,000
• Groceries (Family of 4): R$2,500 - 4,000
• Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage): R$400 - 700
• Internet: R$100 - 150
• Transportation (Monthly Pass for 4): R$1,200 - 1,400
• Dining Out: R$500 - 1,000
• Childcare / Preschool (2 children): R$2,500 - 5,500
• Fitness Club / Gym: R$100 - 250
• Miscellaneous / Entertainment: R$800 - 1,500

Tourist Attractions

• São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP)
• Ibirapuera Park
• São Paulo Cathedral
• Municipal Market
• Football Museum

Events

• São Paulo Fashion Week (April / October)
• Virada Cultural (May)
• São Paulo Carnival (February / March)