Cost of living in Brasília (Brazil) is 49% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Brasília | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 51 (S/. 32) | S/. 19 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 41 (S/. 25) | S/. 18 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 19 (S/. 11) | S/. 7 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 7 (S/. 4.22) | S/. 5.84 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 (S/. 5.48) | S/. 3.86 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 (S/. 17) | S/. 10 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 13 (S/. 8) | S/. 5.07 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (S/. 4.04) | S/. 2.95 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (S/. 4.61) | S/. 8 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 51 (S/. 32) | S/. 44 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 8 (S/. 4.97) | S/. 2.28 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 75% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Brasília | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,509 (S/. 3,413) | S/. 1,828 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,733 (S/. 2,313) | S/. 931 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 886 (S/. 549) | S/. 131 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,553 (S/. 2,202) | S/. 1,152 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,144 (S/. 1,328) | S/. 745 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 647 (S/. 401) | S/. 104 | + 287% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (S/. 49) | S/. 66 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,979 (S/. 1,226) | S/. 1,071 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 581 (S/. 360) | S/. 340 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 32 (S/. 20) | S/. 27 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 24 (S/. 15) | S/. 14 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 66% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Brasília | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 249 (S/. 154) | S/. 137 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 295 (S/. 183) | S/. 87 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 542 (S/. 336) | S/. 239 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 405 (S/. 251) | S/. 196 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 70% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Brasília | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 106,724 (S/. 66,120) | S/. 53,456 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6.00 (S/. 3.72) | S/. 4.71 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 294 (S/. 182) | S/. 78 | + 134% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 95 (S/. 59) | S/. 28 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Brasília | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 29 (S/. 18) | S/. 8 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (S/. 32) | S/. 20 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 294 (S/. 182) | S/. 61 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (S/. 15) | S/. 24 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (S/. 9) | S/. 12 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (S/. 12) | S/. 19 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (S/. 4.50) | S/. 5.11 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (S/. 4.05) | S/. 5.53 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 63 (S/. 39) | S/. 25 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Brasília | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 168 (S/. 104) | S/. 36 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 72 (S/. 45) | S/. 28 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 243 (S/. 150) | S/. 135 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 260 (S/. 161) | S/. 68 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (S/. 17) | S/. 26 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (S/. 10) | S/. 14 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (S/. 7) | S/. 8 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,008 (S/. 1,864) | S/. 2,312 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.24 (S/. 0.77) | S/. 0.64 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 216 (S/. 134) | S/. 107 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 17 (S/. 11) | S/. 12 | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 49% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 631 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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