- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 26% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 ($b54) | $b25 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($b47) | $b40 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($b13) | $b15 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.17 ($b5.84) | $b6 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($b13) | $b10 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.68 ($b9) | $b7 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 ($b27) | $b20 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.67 ($b10) | $b11 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.48 ($b6) | $b7 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.53 ($b8) | $b11 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 ($b74) | $b54 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 ($b12) | $b10 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.23 ($b5.94) | $b4.01 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 19% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,164 ($b5,822) | $b4,246 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,977 ($b3,637) | $b2,789 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 531 ($b977) | $b367 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,051 ($b3,773) | $b2,524 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,283 ($b2,360) | $b1,548 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 402 ($b739) | $b265 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 ($b154) | $b322 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,741 ($b3,203) | $b3,165 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 432 ($b795) | $b1,133 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 ($b39) | $b42 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 ($b30) | $b18 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 16% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 213 ($b392) | $b358 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 184 ($b338) | $b438 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 333 ($b612) | $b595 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 256 ($b471) | $b550 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 85% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 85,051 ($b156,481) | $b137,407 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.05 ($b7) | $b3.81 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 198 ($b364) | $b120 | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 42% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 ($b33) | $b39 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 44 ($b82) | $b32 | + 158% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 233 ($b428) | $b177 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 ($b31) | $b35 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($b21) | $b21 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 ($b27) | $b26 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.97 ($b11) | $b10 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.10 ($b8) | $b14 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 ($b70) | $b33 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 34% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 98 ($b180) | $b102 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 ($b93) | $b78 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 201 ($b370) | $b85 | + 335% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 175 ($b322) | $b208 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 ($b44) | $b34 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($b16) | $b16 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($b20) | $b21 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,857 ($b5,256) | $b4,400 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.18 ($b2.17) | $b1.20 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 131 ($b241) | $b300 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($b18) | $b16 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.840
BOB
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Brazil is 34% more expensive than in Bolivia
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