- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Brasília
- Dallas
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Brasília (Brazil) and Dallas (United States)
| Food | 14% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 22 ($11.05) | $12.05 | 8% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17.03 ($8.40) | $6.40 | 31% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 6.80 ($3.35) | $4.01 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.21 ($1.09) | $2.31 | 53% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.81 ($1.88) | $2.48 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.78 ($2.35) | $3.44 | 31% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10.20 ($5.03) | $4.82 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.54 ($2.73) | $3.58 | 24% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.63 ($2.28) | $4.14 | 45% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.35 ($1.65) | $2.14 | 23% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 ($16.95) | $14.14 | 20% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.41 ($2.18) | $1.72 | 26% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.59 ($1.28) | $1.80 | 29% |
| Housing | 25% | ||
| Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 2,312 ($1,140) | $1,447 | 21% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 238 ($117) | $173 | 32% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 74 ($37) | $43 | 15% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,839 ($907) | $600 | 51% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 340 ($168) | $110 | 52% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 10.44 ($5.15) | $9.10 | 43% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17.70 ($8.73) | $25 | 65% |
| Clothes | 113% | ||
| Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 113% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 223 ($110) | $42 | 163% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 158 ($78) | $35 | 123% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 300 ($148) | $65 | 127% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 173 ($85) | $77 | 11% |
| Transportation | 21% | ||
| Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 50,951 ($25,128) | $22,200 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.94 ($1.45) | $0.95 | 53% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 133 ($66) | $55 | 19% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 18.60 ($9.17) | $20 | 54% |
| Personal Care | 6% | ||
| Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 16.14 ($7.96) | $7.75 | 3% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17.93 ($8.84) | $6.41 | 38% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 6.69 ($3.30) | $2.88 | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 8.45 ($4.17) | $4.38 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.59 ($2.26) | $2.65 | 15% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.34 ($1.15) | $2.38 | 51% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 21 ($10.52) | $18.19 | 42% |
| Entertainment | 14% | ||
| Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 65 ($32) | $40 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 ($17.63) | $18.79 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 112 ($55) | $224 | 75% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 167 ($82) | $82 | 1% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 16.78 ($8.27) | $9.74 | 15% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.28 ($2.60) | $4.31 | 40% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 5.92 ($2.92) | $4.44 | 34% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 561 ($277) | $129 | 114% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 ($0.64) | $0.89 | 28% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 129 ($63) | $52 | 23% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 5.02 ($2.48) | $6.40 | 61% |
| TOTAL | 7% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,449 prices entered by 373 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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