Cost of living in Brazil compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 39 (AU$11) | AU$23 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 38 (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (AU$3.31) | AU$7 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.58 (AU$1.53) | AU$1.88 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (AU$3.68) | AU$8 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (AU$2.16) | AU$5.89 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 12 (AU$3.43) | AU$5.00 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (AU$1.83) | AU$3.88 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (AU$1.77) | AU$7 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 50 (AU$14) | AU$22 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (AU$2.77) | AU$3.95 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.55 (AU$1.25) | AU$2.57 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 67% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,046 (AU$1,113) | AU$4,098 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,745 (AU$755) | AU$2,719 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 722 (AU$199) | AU$232 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,017 (AU$830) | AU$2,837 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,989 (AU$547) | AU$2,144 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 529 (AU$146) | AU$188 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (AU$25) | AU$66 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,793 (AU$493) | AU$749 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 650 (AU$179) | AU$237 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 (AU$6) | AU$39 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 30% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 287 (AU$79) | AU$119 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 279 (AU$77) | AU$98 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 412 (AU$113) | AU$160 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 316 (AU$87) | AU$193 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 117,213 (AU$32,236) | AU$39,643 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (AU$1.70) | AU$1.93 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 246 (AU$68) | AU$141 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 (AU$5.88) | AU$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 (AU$14) | AU$23 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 288 (AU$79) | AU$82 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (AU$3.78) | AU$5.37 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 21 (AU$5.80) | AU$9 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (AU$2.06) | AU$4.39 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.67 (AU$1.56) | AU$4.48 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 60 (AU$17) | AU$39 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 115 (AU$31) | AU$75 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 61 (AU$17) | AU$47 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 243 (AU$67) | AU$351 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 239 (AU$66) | AU$141 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 34 (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (AU$4.51) | AU$5.54 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (AU$3.22) | AU$12 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,819 (AU$1,050) | AU$863 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.45 (AU$0.40) | AU$0.77 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 140 (AU$39) | AU$94 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (AU$3.41) | AU$45 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,116 prices entered by 1,643 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 53% cheaper than in Australia
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