Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (Taka 555) | Taka 264 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (Taka 495) | Taka 397 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Taka 139) | Taka 160 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.32 (Taka 64) | Taka 81 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Taka 137) | Taka 116 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.61 (Taka 109) | Taka 52 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (Taka 302) | Taka 434 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.96 (Taka 115) | Taka 186 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.00 (Taka 77) | Taka 25 | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.53 (Taka 88) | Taka 426 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (Taka 761) | Taka 1,872 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Taka 132) | Taka 102 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.31 (Taka 64) | Taka 41 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,240 (Taka 62,726) | Taka 46,240 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,910 (Taka 36,981) | Taka 27,702 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 564 (Taka 10,913) | Taka 4,496 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,037 (Taka 39,430) | Taka 34,541 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,338 (Taka 25,898) | Taka 19,179 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (Taka 6,647) | Taka 3,784 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (Taka 1,528) | Taka 1,257 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,537 (Taka 29,755) | Taka 35,775 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 428 (Taka 8,278) | Taka 12,836 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (Taka 442) | Taka 341 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (Taka 317) | Taka 1,289 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 199 (Taka 3,856) | Taka 1,687 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 171 (Taka 3,313) | Taka 1,618 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 306 (Taka 5,918) | Taka 4,829 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 243 (Taka 4,697) | Taka 3,696 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,691 (Taka 1,717,103) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 (Taka 84) | Taka 95 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 211 (Taka 4,094) | Taka 2,580 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (Taka 344) | Taka 189 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 (Taka 828) | Taka 588 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 241 (Taka 4,675) | Taka 914 | + 411% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (Taka 306) | Taka 560 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Taka 224) | Taka 256 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (Taka 294) | Taka 340 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.27 (Taka 102) | Taka 87 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.66 (Taka 71) | Taka 102 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (Taka 722) | Taka 231 | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 100 (Taka 1,937) | Taka 1,040 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (Taka 988) | Taka 878 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 219 (Taka 4,236) | Taka 2,026 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 177 (Taka 3,426) | Taka 2,200 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (Taka 440) | Taka 1,227 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Taka 174) | Taka 362 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Taka 220) | Taka 540 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,791 (Taka 54,037) | Taka 35,756 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 (Taka 23) | Taka 1.70 | + 1236% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 114 (Taka 2,216) | Taka 1,903 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Taka 196) | Taka 270 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,578 prices entered by 1,365 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
19.361
BDT
/
BRL
Cost of living in Brazil is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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