Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bolivia
Currency:
Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Brazil is 6% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 ($b50) | $b57 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 ($b48) | $b49 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 ($b14) | $b15 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.17 ($b7) | $b7 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 13 ($b18) | $b13 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 ($b11) | $b6 | + 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 ($b34) | $b20 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 ($b14) | $b12 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 ($b9) | $b8 | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.86 ($b8) | $b12 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 ($b61) | $b52 | + 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 ($b13) | $b10 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.50 ($b6) | $b4.48 | + 38% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Brazil is 43% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,813 ($b5,254) | $b3,186 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,416 ($b3,328) | $b2,200 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 673 ($b928) | $b347 | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,756 ($b3,797) | $b2,412 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,661 ($b2,289) | $b1,543 | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 557 ($b768) | $b281 | + 173% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 ($b123) | $b133 | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,914 ($b2,637) | $b2,533 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 655 ($b903) | $b1,210 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 ($b42) | $b45 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 ($b29) | $b35 | - 18% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Brazil is 6% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 253 ($b349) | $b441 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 262 ($b361) | $b280 | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 411 ($b566) | $b610 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 321 ($b442) | $b529 | - 16% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in Brazil is 66% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,768 ($b152,627) | $b114,602 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.65 ($b8) | $b3.88 | + 101% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 241 ($b333) | $b177 | + 88% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Brazil is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 ($b28) | $b58 | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 ($b67) | $b57 | + 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 275 ($b378) | $b206 | + 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 ($b31) | $b39 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 ($b19) | $b25 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 ($b26) | $b28 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 ($b10) | $b10 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.39 ($b7) | $b12 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 59 ($b81) | $b79 | + 2% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Brazil is 17% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 109 ($b151) | $b96 | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 62 ($b85) | $b88 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 251 ($b346) | $b190 | + 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 224 ($b308) | $b208 | + 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 ($b41) | $b36 | + 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 ($b20) | $b24 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($b16) | $b21 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,068 ($b5,605) | $b4,200 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.11 ($b1.52) | $b1.06 | + 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 ($b187) | $b363 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($b16) | $b20 | - 23% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 30% more expensive than in Bolivia
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