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$17 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (AU$2.51) | AU$5.88 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.40 (AU$1.19) | AU$1.26 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (AU$2.45) | AU$5.43 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.44 (AU$1.91) | AU$4.92 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (AU$5.23) | AU$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (AU$2.11) | AU$4.27 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.91 (AU$1.37) | AU$3.26 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.53 (AU$1.59) | AU$5.71 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (AU$14) | AU$19 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (AU$2.39) | AU$2.91 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.28 (AU$1.15) | AU$2.20 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,127 (AU$1,096) | AU$2,551 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,850 (AU$648) | AU$2,080 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 529 (AU$185) | AU$179 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,952 (AU$684) | AU$1,973 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,291 (AU$453) | AU$1,400 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 356 (AU$125) | AU$169 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (AU$28) | AU$57 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,585 (AU$555) | AU$552 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 432 (AU$151) | AU$199 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (AU$5.73) | AU$31 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 198 (AU$69) | AU$99 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 165 (AU$58) | AU$72 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 307 (AU$108) | AU$152 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 245 (AU$86) | AU$154 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,199 (AU$30,555) | AU$26,135 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.34 (AU$1.52) | AU$1.48 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 213 (AU$75) | AU$149 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 233 (AU$82) | AU$70 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (AU$5.59) | AU$6 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (AU$4.07) | AU$4.83 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (AU$5.29) | AU$5.73 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.47 (AU$1.92) | AU$3.16 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.91 (AU$1.37) | AU$3.68 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 (AU$13) | AU$29 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (AU$34) | AU$54 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 49 (AU$17) | AU$36 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 199 (AU$70) | AU$199 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 173 (AU$61) | AU$104 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (AU$3.11) | AU$4.72 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (AU$3.83) | AU$9 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,779 (AU$974) | AU$634 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (AU$0.41) | AU$0.43 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 112 (AU$39) | AU$72 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (AU$3.46) | AU$34 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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AUD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,290 prices entered by 2,308 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 43% cheaper than in Australia
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