Cost of living in Brasília, Brazil vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (S/. 24) | S/. 24 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (S/. 18) | S/. 17 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (S/. 4.78) | S/. 7 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.89 (S/. 2.59) | S/. 4.22 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (S/. 5.18) | S/. 6 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.53 (S/. 3.68) | S/. 3.79 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (S/. 5.16) | S/. 4.50 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.56 (S/. 3.03) | S/. 2.46 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.17 (S/. 3.44) | S/. 5.49 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (S/. 27) | S/. 42 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (S/. 4.84) | S/. 7 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.88 (S/. 2.58) | S/. 1.58 | + 63% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,416 (S/. 2,273) | S/. 2,890 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,299 (S/. 1,530) | S/. 1,637 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 215 (S/. 143) | S/. 212 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,457 (S/. 1,635) | S/. 2,242 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,409 (S/. 937) | S/. 1,154 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 580 (S/. 386) | S/. 162 | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (S/. 55) | S/. 71 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,527 (S/. 1,016) | S/. 1,232 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 481 (S/. 320) | S/. 340 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (S/. 16) | S/. 34 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (S/. 12) | S/. 17 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 176 (S/. 117) | S/. 155 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 193 (S/. 128) | S/. 102 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 331 (S/. 220) | S/. 248 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 254 (S/. 169) | S/. 252 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 91,571 (S/. 60,931) | S/. 63,383 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.41 (S/. 2.93) | S/. 3.60 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 185 (S/. 123) | S/. 120 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 38 (S/. 25) | S/. 38 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (S/. 13) | S/. 20 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (S/. 28) | S/. 22 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 234 (S/. 156) | S/. 72 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (S/. 10) | S/. 20 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (S/. 11) | S/. 17 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (S/. 4.11) | S/. 4.61 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.77 (S/. 2.51) | S/. 4.21 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (S/. 23) | S/. 42 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 108 (S/. 72) | S/. 37 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 56 (S/. 37) | S/. 33 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 260 (S/. 173) | S/. 90 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 182 (S/. 121) | S/. 105 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (S/. 15) | S/. 25 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (S/. 7) | S/. 8 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,696 (S/. 2,459) | S/. 1,713 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.76 (S/. 0.50) | S/. 0.56 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (S/. 97) | S/. 170 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (S/. 7) | S/. 16 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 9,100 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 8,387 (R$ 12,605) in Brasília.
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