- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 23% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 ($b54) | $b28 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($b48) | $b40 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($b12) | $b17 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.23 ($b6) | $b6 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($b13) | $b10 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.60 ($b9) | $b7 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 ($b27) | $b22 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.58 ($b10) | $b11 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.27 ($b6) | $b6 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.56 ($b9) | $b11 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 ($b74) | $b54 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 ($b12) | $b10 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.22 ($b6) | $b3.89 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 20% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,119 ($b5,820) | $b4,404 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,939 ($b3,619) | $b2,766 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 621 ($b1,159) | $b363 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,113 ($b3,943) | $b2,483 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,320 ($b2,463) | $b1,745 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 402 ($b750) | $b281 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 ($b158) | $b299 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,735 ($b3,237) | $b3,056 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 430 ($b803) | $b1,107 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 ($b39) | $b41 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 ($b31) | $b31 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 12% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 201 ($b376) | $b328 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 183 ($b341) | $b421 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 327 ($b609) | $b582 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 256 ($b478) | $b548 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 89% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,221 ($b160,904) | $b120,391 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.24 ($b8) | $b3.90 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 201 ($b375) | $b144 | + 161% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 44% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 ($b31) | $b28 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 45 ($b85) | $b43 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 235 ($b438) | $b171 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 ($b33) | $b36 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($b22) | $b21 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($b28) | $b28 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 ($b11) | $b12 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.01 ($b7) | $b11 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 ($b71) | $b38 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 30% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 ($b181) | $b112 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 ($b94) | $b87 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 174 ($b325) | $b157 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 174 ($b324) | $b177 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 ($b44) | $b37 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($b17) | $b18 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($b20) | $b18 | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,735 ($b5,105) | $b4,227 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 ($b2.11) | $b1.28 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 120 ($b224) | $b320 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($b18) | $b16 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.866
BOB
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,718 prices entered by 2,721 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 35% more expensive than in Bolivia
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