Cost of living in China compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in China is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
China | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37元 (R$ 26) | R$ 36 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (R$ 27) | R$ 35 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.17 | + 88% | |
12 eggs, large | 15元 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55元 (R$ 38) | R$ 24 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (R$ 4.55) | R$ 6 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (R$ 4.53) | R$ 5.86 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87元 (R$ 61) | R$ 44 | + 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (R$ 5.81) | R$ 9 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.50 | + 65% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in China is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
China | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,566元 (R$ 9,480) | R$ 3,813 | + 149% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,567元 (R$ 5,288) | R$ 2,416 | + 119% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 499元 (R$ 349) | R$ 673 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,485元 (R$ 4,532) | R$ 2,756 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,297元 (R$ 3,003) | R$ 1,661 | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 321元 (R$ 225) | R$ 557 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94元 (R$ 66) | R$ 90 | - 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,393元 (R$ 973) | R$ 1,914 | - 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 485元 (R$ 339) | R$ 655 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40元 (R$ 28) | R$ 31 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46元 (R$ 32) | R$ 21 | + 52% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in China is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
China | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 452元 (R$ 316) | R$ 253 | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 258元 (R$ 181) | R$ 262 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 612元 (R$ 428) | R$ 411 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 779元 (R$ 544) | R$ 321 | + 70% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in China is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
China | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 166,194元 (R$ 116,133) | R$ 110,768 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (R$ 5.87) | R$ 5.65 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 252元 (R$ 176) | R$ 241 | - 27% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in China is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
China | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43元 (R$ 30) | R$ 20 | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40元 (R$ 28) | R$ 48 | - 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212元 (R$ 148) | R$ 275 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 46元 (R$ 32) | R$ 23 | + 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (R$ 34) | R$ 14 | + 151% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41元 (R$ 29) | R$ 19 | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.39 | + 96% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 94元 (R$ 66) | R$ 59 | + 12% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in China is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
China | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 251元 (R$ 176) | R$ 109 | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 107元 (R$ 75) | R$ 62 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895元 (R$ 625) | R$ 251 | + 149% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 293元 (R$ 205) | R$ 224 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 77元 (R$ 54) | R$ 30 | + 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (R$ 20) | R$ 14 | + 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,577元 (R$ 2,499) | R$ 4,068 | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40元 (R$ 0.28) | R$ 1.11 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 356元 (R$ 249) | R$ 135 | + 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 54% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 6% more expensive than in Brazil
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