Cost of living in China compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 6% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in China is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
China | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39元 (R$ 30) | R$ 38 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (R$ 29) | R$ 36 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.49 | + 107% | |
12 eggs, large | 15元 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 (R$ 40) | R$ 25 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (R$ 5.05) | R$ 7 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (R$ 4.86) | R$ 6 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91元 (R$ 72) | R$ 48 | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.55 | + 115% | |
Housing | + 79% | |||
Housing in China is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
China | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,617元 (R$ 12,295) | R$ 3,979 | + 209% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,345元 (R$ 5,782) | R$ 2,643 | + 119% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 505元 (R$ 397) | R$ 752 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,729元 (R$ 5,297) | R$ 2,983 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,858元 (R$ 3,037) | R$ 1,990 | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 296元 (R$ 233) | R$ 511 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 103元 (R$ 81) | R$ 91 | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,460元 (R$ 1,149) | R$ 1,826 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (R$ 435) | R$ 634 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44元 (R$ 35) | R$ 30 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 59元 (R$ 47) | R$ 22 | + 114% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in China is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
China | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 418元 (R$ 329) | R$ 278 | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 296元 (R$ 233) | R$ 281 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (R$ 449) | R$ 406 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705元 (R$ 555) | R$ 315 | + 76% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in China is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
China | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,726元 (R$ 117,086) | R$ 117,629 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 233元 (R$ 183) | R$ 241 | - 24% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in China is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
China | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51元 (R$ 40) | R$ 22 | + 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84元 (R$ 66) | R$ 48 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 114元 (R$ 90) | R$ 285 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67元 (R$ 53) | R$ 26 | + 99% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57元 (R$ 45) | R$ 14 | + 227% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (R$ 20) | R$ 21 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (R$ 5.47) | R$ 7 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.68 | + 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 85元 (R$ 67) | R$ 57 | + 17% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in China is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
China | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 203元 (R$ 159) | R$ 117 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 109元 (R$ 86) | R$ 59 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 703元 (R$ 553) | R$ 222 | + 149% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 285元 (R$ 225) | R$ 244 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81元 (R$ 63) | R$ 33 | + 92% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,924元 (R$ 3,089) | R$ 3,433 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34元 (R$ 0.26) | R$ 1.33 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 428元 (R$ 337) | R$ 140 | + 140% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 62% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.787
BRL
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,006 prices entered by 1,690 different people.
Cost of living in China is 16% more expensive than in Brazil
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 81% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Angola is 11% cheaper than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Armenia is 41% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 86% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 188% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Brazil
- Cost of living in Argentina is 44% more expensive than in Brazil