Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 28% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (Taka 423) | Taka 228 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (Taka 403) | Taka 356 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (Taka 117) | Taka 197 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.88 (Taka 58) | Taka 76 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (Taka 125) | Taka 107 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.60 (Taka 84) | Taka 57 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (Taka 263) | Taka 490 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (Taka 109) | Taka 162 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.57 (Taka 69) | Taka 30 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.83 (Taka 73) | Taka 442 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (Taka 568) | Taka 1,508 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Taka 111) | Taka 103 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.36 (Taka 51) | Taka 41 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,100 (Taka 46,571) | Taka 64,159 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,821 (Taka 27,355) | Taka 34,169 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 491 (Taka 7,371) | Taka 4,050 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,061 (Taka 30,970) | Taka 39,073 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,276 (Taka 19,179) | Taka 22,885 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 357 (Taka 5,365) | Taka 4,140 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (Taka 1,193) | Taka 1,099 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,685 (Taka 25,322) | Taka 37,254 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 466 (Taka 7,007) | Taka 15,000 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (Taka 337) | Taka 411 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (Taka 257) | Taka 621 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 211 (Taka 3,165) | Taka 1,987 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 193 (Taka 2,907) | Taka 2,314 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 326 (Taka 4,900) | Taka 6,592 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 249 (Taka 3,734) | Taka 4,454 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,981 (Taka 1,321,883) | Taka 2,966,090 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.46 (Taka 67) | Taka 94 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 224 (Taka 3,365) | Taka 2,108 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (Taka 247) | Taka 129 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (Taka 609) | Taka 491 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 218 (Taka 3,270) | Taka 1,039 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (Taka 224) | Taka 405 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Taka 167) | Taka 230 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (Taka 235) | Taka 411 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.97 (Taka 90) | Taka 82 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.09 (Taka 61) | Taka 100 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 44 (Taka 654) | Taka 240 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 94 (Taka 1,416) | Taka 1,281 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (Taka 788) | Taka 958 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 219 (Taka 3,292) | Taka 2,373 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 183 (Taka 2,743) | Taka 2,103 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (Taka 378) | Taka 1,179 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (Taka 169) | Taka 284 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (Taka 147) | Taka 633 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,524 (Taka 52,952) | Taka 35,756 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 (Taka 19) | Taka 6.00 | + 219% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (Taka 1,755) | Taka 1,420 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Taka 153) | Taka 266 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
15.025
BDT
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,866 prices entered by 1,848 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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