Verdict: Sao Paulo is 18% cheaper — saving you $220/month ($2,640/year)
Sao Paulo ($975/mo)
Sapporo ($1,195/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$550
$550
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$320
$370
Cheap Meal
$5
$6
Mid-Range Meal
$15
$16
Transit Pass
$35
$50
Utilities
$60
$140
Internet
$20
$35
Groceries
$160
$240
CategorySao PauloSapporoDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$550$550
1BR Apartment (Outside)$320$370$-50
Cheap Meal$5$6$-1
Mid-Range Meal$15$16$-1
Transit Pass$35$50$-15
Utilities$60$140$-80
Internet$20$35$-15
Groceries$160$240$-80
Total Estimated$975$1,195$220 (18%)

Safety Index

Sao Paulo: 40/100

Sapporo: 92/100

Average Monthly Salary

Sao Paulo: $900

Sapporo: $2,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sao Paulo cheaper than Sapporo?

Sao Paulo is approximately 18% cheaper.Sao Paulo costs around $975/month vs Sapporo at $1,195/month. That is a saving of $220/month ($2,640/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Sao Paulo or Sapporo?

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

Which city is safer — Sao Paulo or Sapporo?

Sapporo is safer, with a safety index of 92/100 vs 40/100.