- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (AU$2.65) | AU$6 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.24 (AU$1.22) | AU$1.32 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (AU$2.78) | AU$5.77 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.60 (AU$1.74) | AU$5.28 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (AU$5.54) | AU$9 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.63 (AU$2.13) | AU$4.34 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.56 (AU$1.35) | AU$3.35 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.49 (AU$1.70) | AU$5.13 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (AU$15) | AU$19 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (AU$2.39) | AU$3.34 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.19 (AU$1.20) | AU$2.37 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,190 (AU$1,206) | AU$2,825 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,994 (AU$754) | AU$2,179 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 574 (AU$217) | AU$318 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,088 (AU$789) | AU$2,194 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,317 (AU$498) | AU$1,553 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 431 (AU$163) | AU$250 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 82 (AU$31) | AU$59 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,766 (AU$667) | AU$687 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 435 (AU$165) | AU$195 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (AU$6) | AU$31 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 208 (AU$79) | AU$108 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 184 (AU$70) | AU$73 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 332 (AU$125) | AU$146 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 251 (AU$95) | AU$157 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,796 (AU$32,054) | AU$26,608 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.92 (AU$1.48) | AU$1.37 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 196 (AU$74) | AU$149 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (AU$16) | AU$15 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 228 (AU$86) | AU$67 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (AU$4.40) | AU$5.27 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (AU$5.39) | AU$7 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.92 (AU$2.24) | AU$3.33 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.19 (AU$1.58) | AU$4.06 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (AU$14) | AU$30 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 100 (AU$38) | AU$54 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (AU$19) | AU$37 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 200 (AU$76) | AU$213 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 178 (AU$67) | AU$101 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (AU$3.34) | AU$4.45 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (AU$4.13) | AU$9 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,885 (AU$1,090) | AU$618 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 (AU$0.48) | AU$0.70 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (AU$51) | AU$80 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (AU$3.56) | AU$29 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.37801
AUD
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 44,427 prices entered by 5,625 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 42% cheaper than in Australia
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