Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 (Taka 533) | Taka 532 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 (Taka 546) | Taka 488 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (Taka 184) | Taka 263 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.40 (Taka 78) | Taka 98 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (Taka 184) | Taka 134 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (Taka 126) | Taka 96 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 20 (Taka 357) | Taka 329 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (Taka 129) | Taka 203 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.83 (Taka 85) | Taka 27 | + 211% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.67 (Taka 100) | Taka 530 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (Taka 754) | Taka 1,346 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (Taka 143) | Taka 112 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.82 (Taka 68) | Taka 58 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,832 (Taka 50,149) | Taka 43,087 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,002 (Taka 35,452) | Taka 21,416 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 592 (Taka 10,484) | Taka 4,489 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,242 (Taka 39,701) | Taka 37,342 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,480 (Taka 26,210) | Taka 20,129 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 414 (Taka 7,328) | Taka 3,105 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (Taka 1,491) | Taka 947 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,006 (Taka 35,521) | Taka 36,542 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 585 (Taka 10,368) | Taka 16,205 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 (Taka 464) | Taka 369 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (Taka 336) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 245 (Taka 4,347) | Taka 2,612 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 219 (Taka 3,877) | Taka 3,117 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 347 (Taka 6,139) | Taka 9,947 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 261 (Taka 4,630) | Taka 6,827 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 99,097 (Taka 1,754,912) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 (Taka 117) | Taka 91 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 223 (Taka 3,953) | Taka 1,696 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (Taka 301) | Taka 296 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (Taka 915) | Taka 1,395 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 244 (Taka 4,328) | Taka 1,191 | + 263% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (Taka 301) | Taka 498 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Taka 210) | Taka 208 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (Taka 296) | Taka 690 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (Taka 113) | Taka 173 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.62 (Taka 82) | Taka 229 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (Taka 833) | Taka 304 | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 92 (Taka 1,624) | Taka 1,410 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 54 (Taka 953) | Taka 885 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 189 (Taka 3,340) | Taka 1,939 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 189 (Taka 3,354) | Taka 3,617 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (Taka 454) | Taka 1,328 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (Taka 220) | Taka 393 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (Taka 181) | Taka 594 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,925 (Taka 69,512) | Taka 35,756 | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (Taka 23) | Taka 2.19 | + 946% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 123 (Taka 2,175) | Taka 1,057 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (Taka 214) | Taka 270 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,936 prices entered by 2,237 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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