Cost of living in Brazil compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (AU$7) | AU$18 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (AU$1.90) | AU$5.92 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.80 (AU$0.94) | AU$1.45 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (AU$2.05) | AU$5.50 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.49 (AU$1.36) | AU$4.98 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (AU$4.27) | AU$7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (AU$1.72) | AU$4.55 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.39 (AU$1.09) | AU$3.23 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.82 (AU$1.20) | AU$5.49 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (AU$1.82) | AU$2.94 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.36 (AU$0.83) | AU$2.49 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 73% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,140 (AU$779) | AU$3,170 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,853 (AU$460) | AU$2,151 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 489 (AU$121) | AU$293 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,114 (AU$525) | AU$1,947 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,308 (AU$325) | AU$1,500 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 344 (AU$85) | AU$177 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 (AU$19) | AU$60 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,628 (AU$404) | AU$504 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 464 (AU$115) | AU$249 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (AU$5.74) | AU$13 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (AU$4.24) | AU$31 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 213 (AU$53) | AU$103 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 191 (AU$47) | AU$68 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 324 (AU$81) | AU$139 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 247 (AU$61) | AU$142 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,336 (AU$22,172) | AU$27,984 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.38 (AU$1.09) | AU$1.40 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 218 (AU$54) | AU$160 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (AU$4.15) | AU$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 (AU$10) | AU$19 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 218 (AU$54) | AU$69 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (AU$3.80) | AU$7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (AU$2.77) | AU$4.56 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (AU$3.80) | AU$6 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.74 (AU$1.42) | AU$3.55 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.01 (AU$1.00) | AU$3.58 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 42 (AU$11) | AU$28 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 53% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 95 (AU$24) | AU$59 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (AU$13) | AU$36 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 228 (AU$57) | AU$198 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 189 (AU$47) | AU$90 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (AU$6) | AU$17 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (AU$2.74) | AU$4.48 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (AU$2.54) | AU$9 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,464 (AU$860) | AU$652 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.25 (AU$0.31) | AU$0.51 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (AU$29) | AU$70 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (AU$2.62) | AU$35 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,866 prices entered by 1,997 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 60% cheaper than in Australia
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