- Cost of Living
- United States
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 87% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (R$ 53) | R$ 29 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (R$ 3.36) | R$ 3.27 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.69 | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.63 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 3.26 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.57 | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 55) | R$ 40 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.24 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in United States is 136% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,036 (R$ 7,646) | R$ 3,161 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,571 (R$ 5,901) | R$ 1,962 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (R$ 665) | R$ 579 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,574 (R$ 5,913) | R$ 2,145 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,121 (R$ 4,211) | R$ 1,340 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (R$ 459) | R$ 411 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (R$ 180) | R$ 83 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (R$ 1,258) | R$ 1,720 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (R$ 444) | R$ 433 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 41) | R$ 21 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (R$ 84) | R$ 17 | + 403% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 3% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (R$ 177) | R$ 206 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (R$ 169) | R$ 183 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (R$ 321) | R$ 330 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (R$ 431) | R$ 259 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,271 (R$ 83,649) | R$ 86,222 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (R$ 2.88) | R$ 4.30 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (R$ 320) | R$ 202 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (R$ 71) | R$ 46 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (R$ 418) | R$ 238 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (R$ 26) | R$ 18 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.10 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (R$ 77) | R$ 39 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (R$ 168) | R$ 96 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (R$ 93) | R$ 51 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (R$ 648) | R$ 178 | + 264% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (R$ 296) | R$ 177 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R$ 43) | R$ 23 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 103% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (R$ 1,603) | R$ 2,722 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (R$ 1.27) | R$ 1.13 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (R$ 201) | R$ 116 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 118,235 prices entered by 16,201 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 67% more expensive than in Brazil
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