Cost of living in Brazil compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (AU$3.15) | AU$6 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.75 (AU$1.58) | AU$1.78 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (AU$3.25) | AU$6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (AU$2.12) | AU$7 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (AU$2.43) | AU$4.50 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.77 (AU$1.59) | AU$3.33 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.95 (AU$1.64) | AU$5.74 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (AU$12) | AU$20 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (AU$2.38) | AU$3.83 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.58 (AU$1.26) | AU$2.84 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 63% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,540 (AU$975) | AU$2,998 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,458 (AU$677) | AU$2,221 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 676 (AU$186) | AU$241 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,674 (AU$737) | AU$2,108 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,690 (AU$465) | AU$1,582 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 627 (AU$173) | AU$186 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (AU$24) | AU$70 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,998 (AU$550) | AU$570 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 637 (AU$175) | AU$273 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (AU$5.55) | AU$36 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (AU$69) | AU$108 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 246 (AU$68) | AU$80 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 385 (AU$106) | AU$159 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 297 (AU$82) | AU$176 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 109,740 (AU$30,235) | AU$33,118 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (AU$1.69) | AU$1.97 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 226 (AU$62) | AU$180 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (AU$5.95) | AU$9 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (AU$13) | AU$21 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 259 (AU$71) | AU$75 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 21 (AU$5.81) | AU$12 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (AU$3.46) | AU$5.09 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (AU$4.86) | AU$5.30 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (AU$1.91) | AU$3.54 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.97 (AU$1.37) | AU$3.44 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 52 (AU$14) | AU$33 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 107 (AU$30) | AU$61 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 62 (AU$17) | AU$39 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 207 (AU$57) | AU$209 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 191 (AU$53) | AU$108 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (AU$8) | AU$20 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (AU$3.34) | AU$5.07 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (AU$2.98) | AU$10 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,254 (AU$1,172) | AU$731 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.30 (AU$0.36) | AU$0.34 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (AU$35) | AU$77 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (AU$2.99) | AU$41 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.27551
AUD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,321 prices entered by 2,060 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 51% cheaper than in Australia
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