- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 17% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 ($b51) | $b29 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($b46) | $b38 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($b12) | $b17 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 ($b5.81) | $b6 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($b12) | $b10 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.81 ($b9) | $b7 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 ($b26) | $b23 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.65 ($b10) | $b12 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.28 ($b5.83) | $b6 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.55 ($b8) | $b11 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 ($b72) | $b52 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 ($b11) | $b10 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.25 ($b5.77) | $b3.88 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 17% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,147 ($b5,591) | $b3,997 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,958 ($b3,480) | $b2,427 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 584 ($b1,037) | $b413 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,165 ($b3,846) | $b2,668 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,367 ($b2,428) | $b1,655 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 421 ($b748) | $b319 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 ($b147) | $b300 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,727 ($b3,068) | $b2,867 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 425 ($b756) | $b1,118 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 ($b37) | $b47 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 ($b30) | $b26 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 22% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 206 ($b367) | $b338 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 181 ($b321) | $b458 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 333 ($b591) | $b625 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 256 ($b454) | $b580 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 68% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,275 ($b155,070) | $b117,155 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.33 ($b8) | $b3.84 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 203 ($b361) | $b180 | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 23% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 ($b29) | $b31 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 ($b84) | $b57 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 235 ($b418) | $b191 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 ($b31) | $b33 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($b21) | $b23 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($b26) | $b29 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 ($b11) | $b12 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.08 ($b7) | $b12 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 ($b70) | $b39 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 18% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 95 ($b169) | $b125 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 ($b91) | $b90 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 179 ($b318) | $b155 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 179 ($b318) | $b201 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 ($b42) | $b42 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($b15) | $b20 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($b19) | $b19 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,723 ($b4,838) | $b3,760 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.18 ($b2.09) | $b1.49 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 116 ($b206) | $b338 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($b17) | $b17 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.777
BOB
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,372 prices entered by 2,489 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 25% more expensive than in Bolivia
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