Cost of living in China compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46元 (R$ 28) | R$ 28 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.40 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (R$ 4.78) | R$ 5.42 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (R$ 37) | R$ 15 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.75元 (R$ 3.49) | R$ 3.89 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.14元 (R$ 3.12) | R$ 4.57 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109元 (R$ 66) | R$ 40 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (R$ 4.74) | R$ 7 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.26 | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in China is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,156元 (R$ 5,555) | R$ 3,103 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,915元 (R$ 2,982) | R$ 1,833 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 415元 (R$ 252) | R$ 519 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,393元 (R$ 3,272) | R$ 1,927 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,009元 (R$ 1,826) | R$ 1,289 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 274元 (R$ 166) | R$ 346 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98元 (R$ 59) | R$ 80 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,471元 (R$ 1,499) | R$ 1,569 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 696元 (R$ 422) | R$ 424 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38元 (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46元 (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in China is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473元 (R$ 287) | R$ 197 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 255元 (R$ 155) | R$ 171 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654元 (R$ 397) | R$ 311 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 642元 (R$ 389) | R$ 244 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in China is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,798元 (R$ 81,178) | R$ 86,551 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (R$ 4.21) | R$ 4.32 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 147元 (R$ 89) | R$ 214 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38元 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 43元 (R$ 26) | R$ 43 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 347元 (R$ 211) | R$ 236 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 62元 (R$ 38) | R$ 15 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 47元 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (R$ 5.25) | R$ 5.57 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.86 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71元 (R$ 43) | R$ 38 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 181元 (R$ 110) | R$ 96 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 99元 (R$ 60) | R$ 49 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,063元 (R$ 645) | R$ 198 | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 393元 (R$ 238) | R$ 170 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 68元 (R$ 41) | R$ 23 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,258元 (R$ 1,977) | R$ 2,831 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38元 (R$ 0.23) | R$ 1.20 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 340元 (R$ 206) | R$ 112 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 6% more expensive than in Brazil
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