- Cost of Living
- China
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 (R$ 30) | R$ 29 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元17 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.21 | + 185% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (R$ 4.76) | R$ 4.68 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元63 (R$ 36) | R$ 15 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.69 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (R$ 3.91) | R$ 3.51 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.32 (R$ 3.02) | R$ 4.52 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元108 (R$ 61) | R$ 40 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (R$ 4.55) | R$ 6 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.25 | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in China is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,335 (R$ 5,865) | R$ 3,196 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元5,294 (R$ 3,004) | R$ 1,982 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元454 (R$ 258) | R$ 554 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,540 (R$ 3,144) | R$ 2,051 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,778 (R$ 2,144) | R$ 1,293 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元339 (R$ 192) | R$ 426 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元87 (R$ 50) | R$ 83 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,333 (R$ 1,324) | R$ 1,756 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元668 (R$ 379) | R$ 432 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元35 (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in China is 2% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元543 (R$ 308) | R$ 208 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元254 (R$ 144) | R$ 183 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元616 (R$ 350) | R$ 331 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元612 (R$ 347) | R$ 253 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in China is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元147,964 (R$ 83,967) | R$ 84,501 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (R$ 3.84) | R$ 3.99 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元149 (R$ 85) | R$ 197 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元41 (R$ 23) | R$ 44 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元265 (R$ 150) | R$ 231 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元32 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元37 (R$ 21) | R$ 14 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (R$ 5.34) | R$ 5.95 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.10 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元62 (R$ 35) | R$ 38 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元169 (R$ 96) | R$ 98 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元97 (R$ 55) | R$ 50 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元858 (R$ 487) | R$ 204 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元417 (R$ 236) | R$ 175 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元66 (R$ 38) | R$ 24 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元35 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,326 (R$ 1,887) | R$ 2,903 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元7 (R$ 3.76) | R$ 1.25 | + 201% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元420 (R$ 238) | R$ 133 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,050 prices entered by 3,726 different people.
Cost of living in China is 13% more expensive than in Brazil
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