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Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 4% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 ($b50) | $b31 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($b46) | $b40 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($b12) | $b23 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.35 ($b5.93) | $b6 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($b12) | $b11 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.92 ($b9) | $b7 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 ($b26) | $b22 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.75 ($b10) | $b14 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.28 ($b5.80) | $b8 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.62 ($b8) | $b12 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 ($b70) | $b78 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 ($b11) | $b10 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.20 ($b5.67) | $b4.00 | + 41% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,045 ($b5,390) | $b4,472 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,902 ($b3,366) | $b2,555 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 680 ($b1,204) | $b601 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,144 ($b3,794) | $b3,144 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,306 ($b2,312) | $b1,981 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 404 ($b715) | $b630 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 ($b142) | $b330 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,734 ($b3,069) | $b2,753 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 425 ($b751) | $b1,104 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 ($b35) | $b44 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 ($b30) | $b38 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 20% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 208 ($b368) | $b389 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 185 ($b327) | $b432 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 334 ($b591) | $b644 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 255 ($b452) | $b593 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 76% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,577 ($b153,219) | $b110,493 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.36 ($b8) | $b3.80 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 204 ($b361) | $b170 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 16% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 ($b31) | $b39 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 ($b89) | $b56 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 232 ($b410) | $b193 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16 ($b28) | $b28 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($b21) | $b24 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($b26) | $b32 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.92 ($b10) | $b11 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.81 ($b7) | $b13 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 ($b67) | $b44 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 23% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 ($b175) | $b97 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 49 ($b87) | $b84 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 177 ($b314) | $b165 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 181 ($b320) | $b193 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 ($b42) | $b44 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($b15) | $b22 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($b19) | $b20 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,648 ($b4,687) | $b3,481 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 ($b2.06) | $b1.56 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 113 ($b200) | $b300 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 ($b17) | $b19 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.770
BOB
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,999 prices entered by 2,192 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 19% more expensive than in Bolivia
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