Osasco, Brazil, Brazil — cost of living
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Osasco, Brazil

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About Osasco, Brazil

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$414
R$2,070.34
Family of 4 / mo
$1,036
R$5,182.29
Avg salary (after tax)
$505
R$2,523.64

Osasco is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil, located in the Greater São Paulo area and ranking fifth in population among São Paulo municipalities. According to the IBGE 2015, Osasco currently has the ninth highest gross domestic product in Brazil, and the second largest in the state of São Paulo. The population is 699,944 in an area of 64.95 km2 (25.08 sq mi). It is among the world's more densely populated cities, similar in density to Tokyo and New York City. It is considered the major urban centre of the western portion of Greater São Paulo. It was a district of the city of São Paulo until February 19, 1962, when Osasco became a municipality of its own. The city motto is Urbs labor, a Latin phrase that means "City work."

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $391.57
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $134.86
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $280.62
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $238.22

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.48
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $2,524

Food - Beverages

  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $15.65
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $10.43
  • CappuccinoUSD $10.09
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $6.23
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $3.25

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $39.15
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $130.52
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $39.15

Food - Grocery

  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $52.9
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $26.08
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $46.49
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $9.54
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $7.45
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $8.05
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $12.96
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $8.2
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $7.6
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $4.33
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $4.27
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $26.08
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $15.65
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $15.2
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $8.2
  • Dozen EggsUSD $14.02
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $6

Housing

  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,392
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,828
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,176
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $785.79
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $652.89
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,740

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $1,730
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $47,427
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $124.02
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $32.65
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $113.12

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $9.48
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $150,111
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $171,867
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $6.1
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $13.68
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $261.05
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $32.65

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $369.83
  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $139.26

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