Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 39 ($b48) | $b52 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 38 ($b47) | $b40 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 ($b15) | $b15 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.66 ($b7) | $b7 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 ($b17) | $b14 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 ($b10) | $b9 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 27 ($b33) | $b23 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 13 ($b16) | $b16 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 ($b8) | $b8 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 ($b8) | $b11 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 50 ($b62) | $b59 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 ($b13) | $b12 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.58 ($b5.68) | $b4.13 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 18% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,097 ($b5,080) | $b3,684 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,709 ($b3,359) | $b2,803 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 743 ($b921) | $b378 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,015 ($b3,738) | $b2,703 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,974 ($b2,448) | $b2,465 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 537 ($b665) | $b297 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 92 ($b114) | $b164 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,834 ($b2,274) | $b3,482 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 641 ($b795) | $b1,253 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 ($b39) | $b54 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 ($b27) | $b24 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 284 ($b352) | $b438 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 280 ($b348) | $b268 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 416 ($b515) | $b632 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 322 ($b399) | $b568 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 61% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,564 ($b143,290) | $b144,748 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 ($b8) | $b3.75 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 249 ($b309) | $b148 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 8% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 ($b27) | $b35 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 ($b64) | $b69 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 297 ($b368) | $b202 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 ($b30) | $b20 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 ($b17) | $b25 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 22 ($b27) | $b39 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 ($b9) | $b12 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.70 ($b7) | $b21 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 59 ($b74) | $b65 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 15% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 117 ($b145) | $b57 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 61 ($b76) | $b102 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 237 ($b294) | $b152 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 238 ($b295) | $b185 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 32 ($b40) | $b47 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 ($b20) | $b27 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 ($b15) | $b22 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,681 ($b4,564) | $b4,257 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.50 ($b1.86) | $b1.40 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 141 ($b174) | $b328 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 15 ($b19) | $b16 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.240
BOB
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,792 prices entered by 1,415 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 22% more expensive than in Bolivia
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