Cost of living in China compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50元 (R$ 42) | R$ 28 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (R$ 30) | R$ 27 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.82 | + 199% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.53 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56元 (R$ 48) | R$ 17 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (R$ 5.39) | R$ 4.44 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (R$ 5.07) | R$ 4.80 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91元 (R$ 77) | R$ 38 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.34 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in China is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,221元 (R$ 6,091) | R$ 3,129 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,585元 (R$ 3,867) | R$ 1,849 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 451元 (R$ 380) | R$ 492 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,526元 (R$ 5,504) | R$ 2,105 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,490元 (R$ 2,944) | R$ 1,300 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300元 (R$ 253) | R$ 346 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78元 (R$ 66) | R$ 78 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,937元 (R$ 1,634) | R$ 1,636 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 630元 (R$ 531) | R$ 465 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47元 (R$ 40) | R$ 17 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in China is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 388元 (R$ 328) | R$ 212 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 221元 (R$ 186) | R$ 190 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 541元 (R$ 457) | R$ 323 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 505元 (R$ 426) | R$ 245 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in China is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 142,791元 (R$ 120,436) | R$ 89,525 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (R$ 5.27) | R$ 4.39 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 183元 (R$ 154) | R$ 218 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37元 (R$ 31) | R$ 39 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 372元 (R$ 314) | R$ 216 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28元 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (R$ 32) | R$ 11 | + 187% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (R$ 29) | R$ 15 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.80 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.94 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69元 (R$ 58) | R$ 42 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 184元 (R$ 155) | R$ 95 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90元 (R$ 76) | R$ 52 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 804元 (R$ 678) | R$ 226 | + 199% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 413元 (R$ 348) | R$ 188 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70元 (R$ 59) | R$ 25 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 152% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 158% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,170元 (R$ 2,673) | R$ 3,550 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55元 (R$ 0.46) | R$ 1.26 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 395元 (R$ 333) | R$ 117 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 37% more expensive than in Brazil
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