Cost of living in Brazil compared to Australia
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Brazil is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (AU$11) | AU$23 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (AU$3.19) | AU$7 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.17 (AU$1.58) | AU$2.04 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (AU$3.89) | AU$7 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (AU$2.40) | AU$6 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (AU$3.01) | AU$5.14 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (AU$1.91) | AU$3.62 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.86 (AU$1.79) | AU$7 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (AU$14) | AU$21 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (AU$2.81) | AU$3.70 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.50 (AU$1.37) | AU$3.35 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Brazil is 69% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,813 (AU$1,164) | AU$4,709 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,416 (AU$737) | AU$3,109 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 673 (AU$205) | AU$214 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,756 (AU$841) | AU$2,788 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,661 (AU$507) | AU$2,151 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 557 (AU$170) | AU$174 | - 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (AU$27) | AU$76 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,914 (AU$584) | AU$793 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 655 (AU$200) | AU$288 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (AU$6) | AU$48 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Brazil is 28% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 253 (AU$77) | AU$129 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 262 (AU$80) | AU$95 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 411 (AU$125) | AU$179 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 321 (AU$98) | AU$209 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Brazil is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,768 (AU$33,802) | AU$38,866 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.65 (AU$1.72) | AU$1.99 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 241 (AU$74) | AU$185 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Brazil is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (AU$15) | AU$19 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 275 (AU$84) | AU$81 | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (AU$4.14) | AU$5.56 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (AU$5.67) | AU$9 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (AU$2.24) | AU$4.36 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.39 (AU$1.65) | AU$5.30 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 59 (AU$18) | AU$36 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Brazil is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 109 (AU$33) | AU$68 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 62 (AU$19) | AU$46 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 251 (AU$77) | AU$262 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 224 (AU$68) | AU$127 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (AU$4.39) | AU$5.10 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (AU$3.50) | AU$11 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,068 (AU$1,241) | AU$1,070 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.11 (AU$0.34) | AU$0.95 | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 (AU$41) | AU$92 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (AU$3.44) | AU$43 | - 92% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,293 prices entered by 2,186 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 55% cheaper than in Australia
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