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São Tomé vs Brasília

Brazil vs Brazil · 1,688 km apart

São Tomé

Brazil

R$2,026 ($375)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Brasília

Brazil

R$2,610 ($483)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseSão ToméBrasíliaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.05$5.13São Tomé
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$16.20$20.52São Tomé
Cappuccino$1.22$1.54São Tomé
Monthly groceries (single person)$91.80$116São Tomé
Monthly public transport pass$14.85$18.81São Tomé
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$39.15$49.59São Tomé
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$11.34$14.36São Tomé
Fitness club membership$11.34$14.36São Tomé
Cinema ticket$2.97$3.76São Tomé
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$151$203São Tomé
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$105$141São Tomé
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$316$424São Tomé
Total single-person budget$375$483São Tomé
Average net salary$585$741

Verdict

São Tomé is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in São Tomé runs about $375 versus $483 in Brasília — a difference of roughly 29%.

Salary-adjusted, Brasília 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 São Tomé  ·  Full cost of living in Brasília

Frequently Asked Questions

Is São Tomé cheaper than Brasília?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $375 per month in São Tomé versus $483 in Brasília — about 29% less.
How far is São Tomé from Brasília?
The straight-line distance between São Tomé and Brasília is approximately 1,688 km (1,049 miles).
Which city has better salaries, São Tomé or Brasília?
The estimated average net salary is $585 in São Tomé and $741 in Brasília. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $210 in São Tomé versus $258 in Brasília per month.