Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 (Taka 742) | Taka 267 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (Taka 714) | Taka 546 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (Taka 229) | Taka 218 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.46 (Taka 108) | Taka 92 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (Taka 260) | Taka 154 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (Taka 156) | Taka 88 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (Taka 489) | Taka 475 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 12 (Taka 240) | Taka 305 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (Taka 145) | Taka 54 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (Taka 121) | Taka 407 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (Taka 914) | Taka 1,495 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (Taka 195) | Taka 137 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.46 (Taka 88) | Taka 76 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,965 (Taka 78,587) | Taka 38,619 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,569 (Taka 50,918) | Taka 21,828 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 753 (Taka 14,929) | Taka 5,017 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,928 (Taka 58,044) | Taka 25,126 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,928 (Taka 38,211) | Taka 15,134 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 551 (Taka 10,918) | Taka 10,000 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 96 (Taka 1,911) | Taka 1,412 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,817 (Taka 36,006) | Taka 44,973 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 632 (Taka 12,535) | Taka 9,570 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (Taka 587) | Taka 533 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (Taka 425) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 265 (Taka 5,251) | Taka 2,114 | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 272 (Taka 5,393) | Taka 2,450 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 395 (Taka 7,827) | Taka 4,870 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 320 (Taka 6,342) | Taka 4,397 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 114,865 (Taka 2,276,767) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.98 (Taka 119) | Taka 116 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 242 (Taka 4,795) | Taka 2,408 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (Taka 427) | Taka 836 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 45 (Taka 901) | Taka 682 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 279 (Taka 5,529) | Taka 1,500 | + 269% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (Taka 477) | Taka 360 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (Taka 266) | Taka 411 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (Taka 402) | Taka 625 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (Taka 146) | Taka 102 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.72 (Taka 113) | Taka 129 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 57 (Taka 1,127) | Taka 380 | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 114 (Taka 2,265) | Taka 1,745 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (Taka 1,175) | Taka 1,011 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 209 (Taka 4,137) | Taka 3,000 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 238 (Taka 4,717) | Taka 3,597 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 32 (Taka 643) | Taka 1,519 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (Taka 321) | Taka 253 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Taka 224) | Taka 571 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,422 (Taka 67,819) | Taka 35,756 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.28 (Taka 25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 140 (Taka 2,768) | Taka 2,365 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (Taka 240) | Taka 337 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
19.821
BDT
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,881 prices entered by 1,847 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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