Verdict: Sao Paulo is 14% cheaper — saving you $155/month ($1,860/year)
Montevideo ($1,130/mo)
Sao Paulo ($975/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$550
$550
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$380
$320
Cheap Meal
$8
$5
Mid-Range Meal
$20
$15
Transit Pass
$35
$35
Utilities
$80
$60
Internet
$25
$20
Groceries
$200
$160
CategoryMontevideoSao PauloDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$550$550
1BR Apartment (Outside)$380$320+$60
Cheap Meal$8$5+$3
Mid-Range Meal$20$15+$5
Transit Pass$35$35
Utilities$80$60+$20
Internet$25$20+$5
Groceries$200$160+$40
Total Estimated$1,130$975$155 (14%)

Safety Index

Montevideo: 55/100

Sao Paulo: 40/100

Average Monthly Salary

Montevideo: $1,100

Sao Paulo: $900

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montevideo cheaper than Sao Paulo?

Sao Paulo is approximately 14% cheaper.Montevideo costs around $1,130/month vs Sao Paulo at $975/month. That is a saving of $155/month ($1,860/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Montevideo or Sao Paulo?

Sao Paulo has cheaper rent.Montevideo charges $550/month for a city-center 1BR, while Sao Paulo is $550/month.

Which city is safer — Montevideo or Sao Paulo?

Montevideo is safer, with a safety index of 55/100 vs 40/100.