- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (AU$2.37) | AU$6 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.17 (AU$1.11) | AU$1.31 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (AU$2.50) | AU$5.77 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.63 (AU$1.61) | AU$5.12 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (AU$5.00) | AU$9 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.56 (AU$1.94) | AU$4.28 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.35 (AU$1.17) | AU$3.30 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.58 (AU$1.60) | AU$5.18 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (AU$14) | AU$20 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (AU$2.23) | AU$3.26 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.22 (AU$1.12) | AU$2.31 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,123 (AU$1,088) | AU$2,803 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,948 (AU$679) | AU$2,160 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 539 (AU$188) | AU$295 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,073 (AU$723) | AU$2,166 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,291 (AU$450) | AU$1,523 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 390 (AU$136) | AU$231 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (AU$29) | AU$59 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,715 (AU$598) | AU$682 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 430 (AU$150) | AU$205 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (AU$5.77) | AU$31 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 206 (AU$72) | AU$108 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 182 (AU$63) | AU$74 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 329 (AU$115) | AU$148 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 256 (AU$89) | AU$155 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 85,165 (AU$29,679) | AU$26,595 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.11 (AU$1.43) | AU$1.41 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 198 (AU$69) | AU$145 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 20% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 231 (AU$81) | AU$72 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (AU$6.00) | AU$7 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (AU$4.02) | AU$5.22 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (AU$5.08) | AU$7 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (AU$2.11) | AU$3.45 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.07 (AU$1.42) | AU$3.87 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 (AU$13) | AU$30 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (AU$34) | AU$55 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (AU$18) | AU$36 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 169 (AU$59) | AU$223 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 174 (AU$61) | AU$104 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (AU$3.09) | AU$4.50 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (AU$3.82) | AU$9 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,808 (AU$979) | AU$616 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.20 (AU$0.42) | AU$0.72 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 129 (AU$45) | AU$80 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (AU$3.34) | AU$30 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.34848
AUD
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 41,725 prices entered by 5,195 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 47% cheaper than in Australia
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