All 24 neighborhoods in São Paulo ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centro | $468/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 2 | Ipiranga | $468/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 3 | Tatuapé | $480/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 4 | Santana | $492/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 5 | Liberdade | $510/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 6 | Butantã | $510/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 7 | Lapa | $528/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 8 | Bela Vista | $552/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 9 | Aclimação | $552/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 10 | Consolação | $612/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 11 | Vila Mariana | $612/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 12 | Paraíso | $630/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 13 | Campo Belo | $648/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 14 | Perdizes | $660/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 15 | Moema | $672/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 16 | Vila Madalena | $690/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 17 | Morumbi | $690/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 18 | Pinheiros | $708/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 19 | Brooklin | $708/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 20 | Vila Olímpia | $720/mo | 1.20x | +20% |
| 21 | Higienópolis | $720/mo | 1.20x | +20% |
| 22 | Alto de Pinheiros | $732/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 23 | Itaim Bibi | $750/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 24 | Jardins | $780/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $600/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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The average 1-bedroom rent in São Paulo is approximately $600/month. Rents range from $468/mo (Centro) to $780/mo (Jardins).
Our database covers 24 neighborhoods in São Paulo, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.