Verdict: Sao Paulo is 51% cheaper — saving you $1,005/month ($12,060/year)
Sao Paulo ($975/mo)
Tokyo ($1,980/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$550
$1200
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$320
$750
Cheap Meal
$5
$8
Mid-Range Meal
$15
$25
Transit Pass
$35
$70
Utilities
$60
$130
Internet
$20
$40
Groceries
$160
$300
CategorySao PauloTokyoDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$550$1200$-650
1BR Apartment (Outside)$320$750$-430
Cheap Meal$5$8$-3
Mid-Range Meal$15$25$-10
Transit Pass$35$70$-35
Utilities$60$130$-70
Internet$20$40$-20
Groceries$160$300$-140
Total Estimated$975$1,980$1,005 (51%)

Safety Index

Sao Paulo: 40/100

Tokyo: 91/100

Average Monthly Salary

Sao Paulo: $900

Tokyo: $3,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sao Paulo cheaper than Tokyo?

Sao Paulo is approximately 51% cheaper.Sao Paulo costs around $975/month vs Tokyo at $1,980/month. That is a saving of $1,005/month ($12,060/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Sao Paulo or Tokyo?

Sao Paulo has cheaper rent.Sao Paulo charges $550/month for a city-center 1BR, while Tokyo is $1200/month.

Which city is safer — Sao Paulo or Tokyo?

Tokyo is safer, with a safety index of 91/100 vs 40/100.