- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 36% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 ($b59) | $b25 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 25 ($b51) | $b39 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($b14) | $b15 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.23 ($b6) | $b6 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($b15) | $b10 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.64 ($b9) | $b7 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 ($b30) | $b20 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.65 ($b11) | $b11 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.58 ($b7) | $b7 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.49 ($b9) | $b11 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 ($b80) | $b54 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 ($b13) | $b9 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.20 ($b6) | $b4.10 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 32% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,209 ($b6,451) | $b4,190 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,010 ($b4,042) | $b2,789 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 580 ($b1,166) | $b367 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,097 ($b4,216) | $b2,524 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,329 ($b2,671) | $b1,548 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 434 ($b873) | $b265 | + 230% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 82 ($b164) | $b322 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,769 ($b3,557) | $b3,227 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 437 ($b878) | $b1,118 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 ($b44) | $b42 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 ($b33) | $b18 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 13% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 208 ($b418) | $b385 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 184 ($b370) | $b472 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 330 ($b664) | $b583 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 251 ($b505) | $b526 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 97% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,924 ($b170,720) | $b137,407 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.91 ($b8) | $b3.78 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 196 ($b395) | $b120 | + 228% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 65% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 ($b36) | $b39 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 ($b84) | $b32 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 228 ($b459) | $b159 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 ($b35) | $b35 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($b24) | $b20 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 ($b29) | $b22 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.89 ($b12) | $b11 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.20 ($b8) | $b14 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 ($b75) | $b29 | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 54% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 ($b200) | $b83 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 ($b101) | $b78 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 206 ($b413) | $b85 | + 386% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 177 ($b357) | $b199 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 ($b48) | $b34 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($b18) | $b17 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($b22) | $b19 | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,881 ($b5,791) | $b4,293 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 ($b2.59) | $b1.20 | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 ($b271) | $b284 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 ($b19) | $b16 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.010
BOB
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Brazil is 47% more expensive than in Bolivia
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