Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (Taka 793) | Taka 354 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (Taka 768) | Taka 372 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (Taka 243) | Taka 192 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.48 (Taka 121) | Taka 91 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (Taka 283) | Taka 156 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (Taka 173) | Taka 83 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (Taka 566) | Taka 697 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (Taka 211) | Taka 209 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.76 (Taka 128) | Taka 37 | + 245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.88 (Taka 130) | Taka 488 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (Taka 972) | Taka 1,255 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (Taka 198) | Taka 130 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.95 (Taka 110) | Taka 57 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,774 (Taka 83,678) | Taka 48,251 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,500 (Taka 55,429) | Taka 35,702 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 622 (Taka 13,783) | Taka 3,885 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,713 (Taka 60,162) | Taka 61,660 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,676 (Taka 37,166) | Taka 33,185 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 614 (Taka 13,625) | Taka 3,381 | + 303% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (Taka 2,000) | Taka 945 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,939 (Taka 42,990) | Taka 42,323 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 659 (Taka 14,604) | Taka 19,150 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (Taka 669) | Taka 561 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (Taka 469) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 258 (Taka 5,718) | Taka 2,028 | + 182% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 253 (Taka 5,603) | Taka 3,683 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 406 (Taka 8,996) | Taka 7,920 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 314 (Taka 6,968) | Taka 4,630 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 117,955 (Taka 2,615,645) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.48 (Taka 122) | Taka 128 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 233 (Taka 5,166) | Taka 3,514 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (Taka 484) | Taka 228 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 44 (Taka 970) | Taka 647 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 259 (Taka 5,739) | Taka 1,685 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (Taka 518) | Taka 409 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (Taka 298) | Taka 325 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (Taka 423) | Taka 468 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (Taka 164) | Taka 94 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.33 (Taka 118) | Taka 172 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 (Taka 1,223) | Taka 640 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 111 (Taka 2,471) | Taka 1,598 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 64 (Taka 1,420) | Taka 896 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 239 (Taka 5,289) | Taka 1,777 | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 205 (Taka 4,540) | Taka 3,233 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (Taka 654) | Taka 999 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (Taka 284) | Taka 266 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Taka 250) | Taka 520 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,422 (Taka 98,068) | Taka 35,756 | + 174% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.26 (Taka 28) | Taka 10 | + 179% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 131 (Taka 2,911) | Taka 1,738 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (Taka 249) | Taka 287 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,680 prices entered by 2,043 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
22.175
BDT
/
BRL
Cost of living in Brazil is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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