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Guarujá vs São Paulo

Brazil vs Brazil · 62 km apart

Guarujá

Brazil

R$2,414 ($447)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

São Paulo

Brazil

R$3,006 ($557)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseGuarujáSão PauloCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.77$5.85Guarujá
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$19.08$23.40Guarujá
Cappuccino$1.43$1.76Guarujá
Monthly groceries (single person)$108$133Guarujá
Monthly public transport pass$17.49$21.45Guarujá
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$46.11$56.55Guarujá
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$13.36$16.38Guarujá
Fitness club membership$13.36$16.38Guarujá
Cinema ticket$3.50$4.29Guarujá
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$186$239Guarujá
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$129$167Guarujá
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$387$500Guarujá
Total single-person budget$447$557Guarujá
Average net salary$689$845

Verdict

Guarujá is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Guarujá runs about $447 versus $557 in São Paulo — a difference of roughly 24%.

Salary-adjusted, São Paulo leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Guarujá  ·  Full cost of living in São Paulo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guarujá cheaper than São Paulo?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $447 per month in Guarujá versus $557 in São Paulo — about 24% less.
How far is Guarujá from São Paulo?
The straight-line distance between Guarujá and São Paulo is approximately 62 km (39 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Guarujá or São Paulo?
The estimated average net salary is $689 in Guarujá and $845 in São Paulo. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $242 in Guarujá versus $288 in São Paulo per month.