Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 ($b46) | $b41 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($b41) | $b40 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($b12) | $b12 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.33 ($b5.33) | $b7 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($b11) | $b11 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.64 ($b9) | $b6 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 ($b25) | $b18 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6.00 ($b10) | $b15 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.05 ($b6) | $b7 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.55 ($b7) | $b12 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 ($b63) | $b55 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($b11) | $b10 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.34 ($b5.35) | $b3.80 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,259 ($b5,220) | $b4,057 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,940 ($b3,108) | $b2,646 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 572 ($b916) | $b338 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,041 ($b3,270) | $b4,517 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,339 ($b2,145) | $b1,968 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 359 ($b575) | $b273 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 ($b125) | $b238 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,534 ($b2,458) | $b3,036 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 428 ($b686) | $b1,021 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 ($b36) | $b49 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 ($b26) | $b21 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 37% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 199 ($b318) | $b472 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 166 ($b265) | $b458 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 306 ($b490) | $b588 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 242 ($b388) | $b491 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 70% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,899 ($b142,417) | $b108,535 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 ($b7) | $b3.85 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 211 ($b338) | $b158 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 11% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 ($b28) | $b27 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 ($b69) | $b42 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 241 ($b387) | $b180 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 ($b25) | $b32 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($b19) | $b23 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($b24) | $b27 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.31 ($b9) | $b11 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.69 ($b5.91) | $b13 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 ($b60) | $b39 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 21% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 101 ($b161) | $b67 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 ($b82) | $b84 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 219 ($b351) | $b161 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 177 ($b284) | $b192 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 ($b37) | $b38 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($b14) | $b24 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 ($b19) | $b19 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,791 ($b4,471) | $b3,426 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 ($b1.88) | $b1.28 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 114 ($b183) | $b341 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($b16) | $b15 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 16% more expensive than in Bolivia
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