Cost of living in China compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56元 (R$ 42) | R$ 34 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41元 (R$ 31) | R$ 33 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.73 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20元 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (R$ 43) | R$ 25 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (R$ 4.96) | R$ 5.80 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00元 (R$ 4.50) | R$ 5.92 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 129元 (R$ 97) | R$ 44 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11元 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.60 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in China is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,117元 (R$ 9,830) | R$ 3,576 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,964元 (R$ 5,968) | R$ 2,482 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 401元 (R$ 301) | R$ 645 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,919元 (R$ 6,684) | R$ 2,673 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,611元 (R$ 3,455) | R$ 1,723 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 242元 (R$ 181) | R$ 600 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 117元 (R$ 88) | R$ 89 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,521元 (R$ 1,140) | R$ 2,002 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 661元 (R$ 495) | R$ 642 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56元 (R$ 42) | R$ 28 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54元 (R$ 40) | R$ 20 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in China is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 491元 (R$ 368) | R$ 256 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 261元 (R$ 195) | R$ 244 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 609元 (R$ 456) | R$ 392 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 662元 (R$ 496) | R$ 294 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in China is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,872元 (R$ 113,061) | R$ 109,371 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 197元 (R$ 147) | R$ 226 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23元 (R$ 17) | R$ 47 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 371元 (R$ 278) | R$ 263 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (R$ 28) | R$ 20 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23元 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33元 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14元 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.75 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63元 (R$ 47) | R$ 53 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 267元 (R$ 200) | R$ 110 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 114元 (R$ 85) | R$ 63 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,234元 (R$ 925) | R$ 206 | + 349% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 473元 (R$ 355) | R$ 195 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81元 (R$ 61) | R$ 29 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,289元 (R$ 2,465) | R$ 4,267 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (R$ 0.18) | R$ 1.30 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 449元 (R$ 337) | R$ 129 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29元 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,932 prices entered by 1,792 different people.
Cost of living in China is 22% more expensive than in Brazil
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