- 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$17 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (AU$2.45) | AU$6 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (AU$1.22) | AU$1.29 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (AU$2.57) | AU$5.74 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.81 (AU$1.80) | AU$4.96 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (AU$5.53) | AU$9 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.66 (AU$2.11) | AU$4.18 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.25 (AU$1.21) | AU$3.34 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.59 (AU$1.71) | AU$5.24 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (AU$15) | AU$19 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (AU$2.38) | AU$3.19 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.22 (AU$1.20) | AU$2.17 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,131 (AU$1,168) | AU$2,680 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,944 (AU$726) | AU$2,061 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 632 (AU$236) | AU$264 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,132 (AU$796) | AU$2,034 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,335 (AU$498) | AU$1,442 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 397 (AU$148) | AU$197 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 (AU$30) | AU$60 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,728 (AU$645) | AU$558 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 424 (AU$158) | AU$186 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (AU$6) | AU$29 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 204 (AU$76) | AU$104 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 181 (AU$68) | AU$70 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 337 (AU$126) | AU$142 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 254 (AU$95) | AU$149 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,068 (AU$32,494) | AU$26,998 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 (AU$1.62) | AU$1.47 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 201 (AU$75) | AU$140 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (AU$18) | AU$16 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 230 (AU$86) | AU$71 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (AU$4.32) | AU$5.18 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (AU$5.40) | AU$7 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.84 (AU$2.18) | AU$3.24 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.03 (AU$1.51) | AU$3.86 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (AU$15) | AU$29 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (AU$36) | AU$54 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (AU$19) | AU$36 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 175 (AU$65) | AU$202 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 179 (AU$67) | AU$102 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (AU$3.21) | AU$4.61 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (AU$4.05) | AU$9 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,696 (AU$1,006) | AU$583 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.22 (AU$0.45) | AU$0.60 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (AU$44) | AU$74 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (AU$3.66) | AU$31 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.37321
AUD
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 37,536 prices entered by 4,445 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 40% cheaper than in Australia
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