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São Carlos
City in São Paulo, Brazil
Overview
São Carlos is a dynamic mid-sized city in the heart of São Paulo state, known for its prestigious universities and strong research presence. The city blends historic charm with youthful energy, offering a mix of cultural events, green spaces, and a friendly local atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
São Paulo
Population
205,035
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-22.02°, -47.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$783
Local Cost
$515
Local Income
$430
Cashless
68
English
30
Temperature
22.0°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
18.9°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
3.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1227 mm
Internet Speed
228 Mbps
Upload
95 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
143
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
26
Parks
100
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QSC
Distance
16 km
Explore
Neighborhoods
Mapped38 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Água Vermelha Arnon de Melo (São Carlos V) C.E.A.T. Centro Empresarial de Alta Tecnologia Dr. Emílio Fehr
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 116 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 38 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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