- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 47% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (AU$2.42) | AU$6 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.26 (AU$1.19) | AU$1.31 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (AU$2.57) | AU$5.76 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.66 (AU$1.70) | AU$5.07 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (AU$5.37) | AU$9 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.60 (AU$2.05) | AU$4.23 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.26 (AU$1.19) | AU$3.41 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.56 (AU$1.67) | AU$5.29 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (AU$15) | AU$20 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (AU$2.35) | AU$3.29 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.21 (AU$1.17) | AU$2.27 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,152 (AU$1,153) | AU$2,655 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,954 (AU$714) | AU$2,068 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 575 (AU$210) | AU$303 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,124 (AU$776) | AU$2,036 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,330 (AU$486) | AU$1,453 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 409 (AU$150) | AU$264 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (AU$30) | AU$60 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,724 (AU$630) | AU$588 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 429 (AU$157) | AU$190 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (AU$6) | AU$30 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 204 (AU$75) | AU$106 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 183 (AU$67) | AU$74 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 328 (AU$120) | AU$146 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 258 (AU$94) | AU$153 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 30% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,029 (AU$31,454) | AU$26,897 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.28 (AU$1.57) | AU$1.47 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 202 (AU$74) | AU$138 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 (AU$17) | AU$17 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 237 (AU$86) | AU$72 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (AU$4.29) | AU$5.20 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (AU$5.36) | AU$7 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (AU$2.25) | AU$3.25 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.04 (AU$1.48) | AU$3.83 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (AU$14) | AU$29 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 95 (AU$35) | AU$55 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (AU$18) | AU$36 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 176 (AU$64) | AU$210 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 175 (AU$64) | AU$106 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (AU$3.18) | AU$4.62 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (AU$4.01) | AU$9 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,726 (AU$997) | AU$602 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (AU$0.41) | AU$0.63 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 116 (AU$42) | AU$77 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (AU$3.54) | AU$31 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.36562
AUD
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 39,525 prices entered by 4,875 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 43% cheaper than in Australia
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