Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 13% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 ($b51) | $b55 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 ($b48) | $b42 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 ($b16) | $b14 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.83 ($b8) | $b7 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 ($b17) | $b11 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 ($b11) | $b7 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 ($b36) | $b23 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 ($b13) | $b11 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.65 ($b8) | $b9 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 ($b9) | $b11 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 ($b62) | $b44 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 ($b12) | $b11 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.93 ($b7) | $b3.54 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 22% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,726 ($b5,214) | $b3,806 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,511 ($b3,514) | $b2,650 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 596 ($b834) | $b272 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,634 ($b3,686) | $b2,608 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,693 ($b2,369) | $b1,833 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 517 ($b724) | $b420 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 ($b124) | $b177 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,001 ($b2,800) | $b2,437 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 628 ($b879) | $b1,047 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 29 ($b40) | $b51 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 ($b29) | $b39 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 12% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 251 ($b351) | $b363 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 247 ($b345) | $b283 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 410 ($b573) | $b548 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 305 ($b426) | $b492 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 79% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,820 ($b162,071) | $b86,793 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.54 ($b8) | $b3.87 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 230 ($b322) | $b169 | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 7% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 ($b30) | $b47 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 45 ($b63) | $b73 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 264 ($b370) | $b219 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 ($b32) | $b46 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 ($b18) | $b27 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 ($b26) | $b29 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 ($b11) | $b10 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.28 ($b7) | $b13 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 ($b77) | $b55 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 29% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 113 ($b158) | $b70 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 67 ($b93) | $b80 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 210 ($b294) | $b159 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 197 ($b276) | $b210 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 ($b41) | $b41 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 ($b17) | $b25 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($b16) | $b20 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,212 ($b5,894) | $b1,985 | + 197% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 ($b1.81) | $b1.46 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 ($b175) | $b324 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($b16) | $b16 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 32% more expensive than in Bolivia
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