- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 15% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 ($b51) | $b27 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($b45) | $b41 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($b12) | $b17 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.22 ($b5.64) | $b6 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($b12) | $b10 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.62 ($b8) | $b7 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 ($b25) | $b21 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.61 ($b10) | $b11 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.32 ($b5.82) | $b6 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.60 ($b8) | $b12 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 ($b70) | $b51 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 ($b11) | $b10 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.20 ($b5.61) | $b4.00 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 9% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,101 ($b5,441) | $b4,194 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,933 ($b3,390) | $b2,661 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 563 ($b988) | $b373 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,064 ($b3,620) | $b2,783 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,309 ($b2,296) | $b1,539 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 399 ($b700) | $b324 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 ($b148) | $b307 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,735 ($b3,044) | $b2,752 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 434 ($b762) | $b1,049 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 ($b37) | $b42 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 ($b29) | $b41 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 13% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 205 ($b359) | $b321 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 183 ($b321) | $b391 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 328 ($b575) | $b613 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 257 ($b451) | $b561 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 67% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,028 ($b150,912) | $b137,527 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.16 ($b7) | $b3.77 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 199 ($b349) | $b149 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 38% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 ($b31) | $b23 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 ($b83) | $b42 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 233 ($b408) | $b168 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 ($b31) | $b36 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($b20) | $b21 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($b26) | $b28 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 ($b11) | $b12 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.07 ($b7) | $b11 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 ($b67) | $b37 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 22% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 98 ($b172) | $b111 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 ($b89) | $b83 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 170 ($b298) | $b145 | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 175 ($b307) | $b193 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 ($b42) | $b38 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($b15) | $b18 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($b19) | $b20 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,752 ($b4,827) | $b3,962 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.15 ($b2.01) | $b1.35 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 128 ($b225) | $b317 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($b17) | $b17 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.754
BOB
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Brazil is 25% more expensive than in Bolivia
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