- Cost of Living
- China
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 (R$ 31) | R$ 29 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.23 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (R$ 4.59) | R$ 4.59 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元62 (R$ 36) | R$ 14 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.61 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (R$ 3.91) | R$ 3.31 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.68 (R$ 3.35) | R$ 4.59 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元113 (R$ 67) | R$ 40 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (R$ 4.67) | R$ 6 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.25 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in China is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元9,961 (R$ 5,874) | R$ 3,126 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,816 (R$ 2,840) | R$ 1,946 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元445 (R$ 262) | R$ 567 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,460 (R$ 3,220) | R$ 2,086 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,552 (R$ 2,095) | R$ 1,306 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元317 (R$ 187) | R$ 405 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元84 (R$ 49) | R$ 84 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,420 (R$ 1,427) | R$ 1,741 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元670 (R$ 395) | R$ 430 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (R$ 23) | R$ 21 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元39 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in China is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元528 (R$ 311) | R$ 203 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元270 (R$ 159) | R$ 184 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元621 (R$ 366) | R$ 327 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元680 (R$ 401) | R$ 256 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in China is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元142,889 (R$ 84,263) | R$ 85,456 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (R$ 4.18) | R$ 4.21 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元146 (R$ 86) | R$ 201 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 0% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 (R$ 24) | R$ 45 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元263 (R$ 155) | R$ 232 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (R$ 5.45) | R$ 6 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.00 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元60 (R$ 35) | R$ 38 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元165 (R$ 97) | R$ 97 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元93 (R$ 55) | R$ 50 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元826 (R$ 487) | R$ 177 | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元403 (R$ 238) | R$ 174 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元61 (R$ 36) | R$ 24 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元32 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,320 (R$ 1,958) | R$ 2,756 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.65 (R$ 0.38) | R$ 1.14 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元355 (R$ 210) | R$ 124 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元21 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 30,377 prices entered by 3,229 different people.
Cost of living in China is 4% more expensive than in Brazil
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