Cost of living in Brasília (Brazil) is about the same as in Beijing (China)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Brasília | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 45 (58元) | 47元 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 39 (51元) | 36元 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 14 (18元) | 12元 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.40 (7元) | 12元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 18 (23元) | 17元 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (10元) | 10元 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 39 (50元) | 54元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 15 (19元) | 15元 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (8元) | 6元 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 8 (10元) | 6元 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 52 (66元) | 79元 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 11 (14元) | 8元 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 6 (8元) | 10元 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Brasília | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 6,843 (8,768元) | 13,993元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 4,611 (5,908元) | 8,120元 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 876 (1,123元) | 382元 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,727 (4,776元) | 7,358元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,133 (2,733元) | 4,126元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 464 (595元) | 193元 | + 209% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 103 (132元) | 91元 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,973 (2,528元) | 1,862元 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 619 (793元) | 560元 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 35 (45元) | 34元 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (29元) | 56元 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is about the same as in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Brasília | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 270 (346元) | 441元 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 259 (332元) | 252元 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 511 (655元) | 497元 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 378 (484元) | 797元 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 106,724 (136,743元) | 154,765元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (8元) | 8元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 248 (318元) | 249元 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 118 (151元) | 38元 | + 302% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 25 (32元) | 28元 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 53 (69元) | 46元 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 275 (353元) | 242元 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (29元) | 43元 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (16元) | 38元 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (21元) | 25元 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (9元) | 10元 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (8元) | 14元 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 86 (110元) | 86元 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Brasília | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 151 (193元) | 239元 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 66 (85元) | 120元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 255 (327元) | 951元 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 242 (310元) | 200元 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 35 (44元) | 73元 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (18元) | 28元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 16 (20元) | 10元 | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,951 (3,781元) | 3,423元 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.24 (1.58元) | 0.41元 | + 282% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 183 (234元) | 389元 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 15 (19元) | 20元 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 634 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
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