São Paulo vs Alicante

Cost of living comparison for expats considering São Paulo or Alicante, Mexico.

Based on a typical expat lifestyle

São Paulo is 25% cheaper than Alicante

Monthly savings

$538

Brazil

São Paulo

$1,588

$27,790

Cheaper option

Spain

Alicante

$2,126

$37,205

Category Breakdown

Category
São Paulo
Alicante
Difference

Housing (Rent)

$713
$1,147
+61%

Utilities

$117
$140
+20%

Groceries

$140
$182
+30%

Dining Out

$96
$120
+25%

Transportation

$150
$210
+40%

Lifestyle & Entertainment

$204
$237
+16%

Healthcare

$120
$50
-58%

Phone & Subscriptions

$48
$41
-15%
Monthly Total
$1,588
$2,126
34%

Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment, basic health insurance.

City Insights

São Paulo

Alicante

El Centro, Playa San Juan, and Cabo de las Huertas popular neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,400-1,600, Comfortable single $1,800-2,100, Couple $2,500-3,000.

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