Cost of living in China compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (R$ 39) | R$ 29 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (R$ 31) | R$ 29 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.15 | + 214% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.81 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49元 (R$ 43) | R$ 19 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68元 (R$ 4.93) | R$ 4.51 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (R$ 5.36) | R$ 5.49 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113元 (R$ 98) | R$ 42 | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.56 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in China is 125% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,210元 (R$ 11,465) | R$ 3,039 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,580元 (R$ 6,578) | R$ 2,046 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330元 (R$ 287) | R$ 570 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,692元 (R$ 5,808) | R$ 2,269 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,369元 (R$ 3,791) | R$ 1,481 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 431元 (R$ 374) | R$ 436 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101元 (R$ 88) | R$ 79 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,837元 (R$ 1,595) | R$ 1,806 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 521元 (R$ 452) | R$ 529 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29元 (R$ 25) | R$ 25 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47元 (R$ 41) | R$ 18 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in China is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 527元 (R$ 457) | R$ 209 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 262元 (R$ 227) | R$ 193 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 655元 (R$ 569) | R$ 336 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 794元 (R$ 689) | R$ 253 | + 173% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in China is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 142,424元 (R$ 123,609) | R$ 98,832 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 182元 (R$ 158) | R$ 222 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 (R$ 30) | R$ 46 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 639元 (R$ 554) | R$ 233 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21元 (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26元 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29元 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.92 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.70 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 94元 (R$ 81) | R$ 48 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 266元 (R$ 231) | R$ 93 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 105元 (R$ 91) | R$ 54 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 759元 (R$ 658) | R$ 188 | + 251% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 377元 (R$ 327) | R$ 183 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72元 (R$ 63) | R$ 28 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22元 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,037元 (R$ 2,635) | R$ 3,790 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (R$ 0.21) | R$ 1.27 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418元 (R$ 363) | R$ 126 | + 188% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30元 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,851 prices entered by 2,259 different people.
Cost of living in China is 51% more expensive than in Brazil
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