Cost of living in Brazil compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (AU$7) | AU$18 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (AU$7) | AU$13 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (AU$2.29) | AU$7 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.17 (AU$1.04) | AU$1.38 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (AU$2.42) | AU$5.77 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.78 (AU$1.44) | AU$5.46 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 19 (AU$4.82) | AU$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (AU$1.78) | AU$4.40 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.51 (AU$1.13) | AU$3.09 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.48 (AU$1.37) | AU$5.60 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (AU$1.94) | AU$2.85 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.57 (AU$0.89) | AU$2.53 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 70% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,037 (AU$758) | AU$3,174 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,025 (AU$505) | AU$2,224 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 567 (AU$142) | AU$215 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,257 (AU$563) | AU$2,040 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,472 (AU$367) | AU$1,534 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 449 (AU$112) | AU$163 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (AU$20) | AU$58 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,814 (AU$453) | AU$497 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 535 (AU$134) | AU$191 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (AU$5.96) | AU$13 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (AU$4.52) | AU$34 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 207 (AU$52) | AU$103 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 192 (AU$48) | AU$62 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 340 (AU$85) | AU$136 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (AU$63) | AU$146 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,908 (AU$24,684) | AU$31,870 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.97 (AU$1.49) | AU$1.56 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 222 (AU$56) | AU$162 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (AU$4.45) | AU$10 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 231 (AU$58) | AU$76 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (AU$4.55) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (AU$2.98) | AU$4.53 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (AU$3.82) | AU$7 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.86 (AU$1.46) | AU$3.02 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.66 (AU$1.16) | AU$3.71 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 48 (AU$12) | AU$32 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 53% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 93 (AU$23) | AU$56 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 54 (AU$13) | AU$35 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 190 (AU$47) | AU$270 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 182 (AU$45) | AU$106 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (AU$2.91) | AU$4.93 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (AU$2.59) | AU$9 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,724 (AU$929) | AU$729 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 (AU$0.32) | AU$0.49 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 127 (AU$32) | AU$69 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (AU$2.54) | AU$43 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,262 prices entered by 2,367 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 58% cheaper than in Australia
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