- Cost of Living
- China
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50元 (R$ 27) | R$ 29 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.29 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (R$ 4.50) | R$ 4.85 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.68 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (R$ 3.57) | R$ 3.28 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.62元 (R$ 3.10) | R$ 4.61 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115元 (R$ 64) | R$ 40 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (R$ 4.13) | R$ 6 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.22 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in China is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,312元 (R$ 5,139) | R$ 3,133 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,326元 (R$ 2,387) | R$ 1,936 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 438元 (R$ 242) | R$ 637 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,527元 (R$ 3,050) | R$ 2,145 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,447元 (R$ 1,902) | R$ 1,333 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 302元 (R$ 166) | R$ 393 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 83元 (R$ 46) | R$ 81 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,087元 (R$ 1,151) | R$ 1,725 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 714元 (R$ 394) | R$ 422 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 (R$ 20) | R$ 20 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38元 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in China is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 556元 (R$ 307) | R$ 207 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 260元 (R$ 143) | R$ 183 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 624元 (R$ 344) | R$ 338 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 694元 (R$ 383) | R$ 254 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in China is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,509元 (R$ 79,191) | R$ 87,299 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (R$ 4.05) | R$ 4.35 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156元 (R$ 86) | R$ 201 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 (R$ 17) | R$ 48 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 493元 (R$ 272) | R$ 230 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 29元 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36元 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (R$ 4.96) | R$ 5.89 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.02 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57元 (R$ 31) | R$ 39 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 149元 (R$ 82) | R$ 97 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 (R$ 48) | R$ 50 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 777元 (R$ 429) | R$ 171 | + 151% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 375元 (R$ 207) | R$ 178 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58元 (R$ 32) | R$ 24 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,255元 (R$ 1,796) | R$ 2,677 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03元 (R$ 0.57) | R$ 1.22 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 309元 (R$ 170) | R$ 117 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 28,031 prices entered by 2,880 different people.
Cost of living in China is 4% cheaper than in Brazil
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