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São Tomé vs São Paulo

Brazil vs Brazil · 2,258 km apart

São Tomé

Brazil

R$2,026 ($375)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

São Paulo

Brazil

R$3,006 ($557)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseSão ToméSão PauloCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.05$5.85São Tomé
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$16.20$23.40São Tomé
Cappuccino$1.22$1.76São Tomé
Monthly groceries (single person)$91.80$133São Tomé
Monthly public transport pass$14.85$21.45São Tomé
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$39.15$56.55São Tomé
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$11.34$16.38São Tomé
Fitness club membership$11.34$16.38São Tomé
Cinema ticket$2.97$4.29São Tomé
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$151$239São Tomé
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$105$167São Tomé
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$316$500São Tomé
Total single-person budget$375$557São Tomé
Average net salary$585$845

Verdict

São Tomé is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in São Tomé runs about $375 versus $557 in São Paulo — a difference of roughly 48%.

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 São Tomé  ·  Full cost of living in São Paulo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is São Tomé cheaper than São Paulo?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $375 per month in São Tomé versus $557 in São Paulo — about 48% less.
How far is São Tomé from São Paulo?
The straight-line distance between São Tomé and São Paulo is approximately 2,258 km (1,403 miles).
Which city has better salaries, São Tomé or São Paulo?
The estimated average net salary is $585 in São Tomé and $845 in São Paulo. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $210 in São Tomé versus $288 in São Paulo per month.