Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 16% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 ($b43) | $b46 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 ($b44) | $b38 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 ($b15) | $b12 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.41 ($b6) | $b6 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 ($b15) | $b10 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 ($b10) | $b7 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 20 ($b29) | $b23 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 ($b10) | $b11 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.89 ($b7) | $b7 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.59 ($b8) | $b11 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 ($b61) | $b44 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 ($b12) | $b10 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.81 ($b5.51) | $b3.00 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 16% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,835 ($b4,093) | $b3,894 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,002 ($b2,891) | $b2,304 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 576 ($b832) | $b265 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,283 ($b3,296) | $b2,843 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,507 ($b2,176) | $b1,646 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 431 ($b622) | $b179 | + 247% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 ($b121) | $b156 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,047 ($b2,956) | $b2,207 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 586 ($b847) | $b850 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 ($b37) | $b47 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 ($b27) | $b23 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 37% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 239 ($b344) | $b277 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 218 ($b316) | $b193 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 346 ($b499) | $b491 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 262 ($b379) | $b377 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 66% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 99,354 ($b143,475) | $b103,895 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 ($b10) | $b4.14 | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 222 ($b321) | $b176 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 ($b26) | $b31 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 ($b72) | $b45 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 241 ($b348) | $b200 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 ($b24) | $b39 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($b17) | $b26 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 ($b24) | $b30 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 ($b9) | $b11 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.67 ($b7) | $b15 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 48 ($b69) | $b70 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 15% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 92 ($b133) | $b80 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 55 ($b79) | $b82 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 199 ($b287) | $b129 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 191 ($b276) | $b159 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 ($b41) | $b34 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 ($b18) | $b23 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($b14) | $b18 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,003 ($b5,781) | $b4,060 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.36 ($b1.97) | $b1.49 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 124 ($b179) | $b358 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 ($b18) | $b16 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,520 prices entered by 2,108 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.444
BOB
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Cost of living in Brazil is 28% more expensive than in Bolivia
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