- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (AU$2.25) | AU$6 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.23 (AU$1.09) | AU$1.32 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (AU$2.39) | AU$5.82 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.59 (AU$1.55) | AU$5.02 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (AU$4.87) | AU$9 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.60 (AU$1.89) | AU$4.23 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.31 (AU$1.12) | AU$3.33 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.58 (AU$1.55) | AU$5.23 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (AU$13) | AU$20 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (AU$2.18) | AU$3.27 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.25 (AU$1.10) | AU$2.28 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,131 (AU$1,059) | AU$2,753 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,947 (AU$658) | AU$2,112 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 547 (AU$185) | AU$299 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,085 (AU$705) | AU$2,118 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,303 (AU$441) | AU$1,493 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 401 (AU$136) | AU$245 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (AU$29) | AU$59 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,740 (AU$588) | AU$675 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 430 (AU$145) | AU$211 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (AU$7) | AU$13 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (AU$5.65) | AU$30 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 202 (AU$68) | AU$108 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 184 (AU$62) | AU$75 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 328 (AU$111) | AU$147 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 256 (AU$86) | AU$157 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 85,475 (AU$28,902) | AU$26,277 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.20 (AU$1.42) | AU$1.44 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 201 (AU$68) | AU$142 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (AU$5.69) | AU$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 45 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 232 (AU$78) | AU$70 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (AU$5.94) | AU$7 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (AU$3.93) | AU$5.28 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (AU$4.93) | AU$7 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (AU$2.07) | AU$3.48 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.00 (AU$1.35) | AU$3.84 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (AU$13) | AU$30 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 98 (AU$33) | AU$54 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (AU$17) | AU$36 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 178 (AU$60) | AU$217 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 174 (AU$59) | AU$105 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (AU$3.00) | AU$4.55 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (AU$3.71) | AU$9 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,756 (AU$932) | AU$602 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.14 (AU$0.38) | AU$0.69 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 124 (AU$42) | AU$80 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (AU$3.29) | AU$31 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.33813
AUD
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 40,855 prices entered by 4,997 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 48% cheaper than in Australia
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