Cost of living in United States compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 161% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (R$ 85) | R$ 28 | + 203% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 46) | R$ 27 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (R$ 4.99) | R$ 3.89 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.10 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.60 | + 313% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (R$ 36) | R$ 18 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.56 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.84 | + 284% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (R$ 80) | R$ 38 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.38 | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 271% | |||
| Housing in United States is 271% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,211 (R$ 12,474) | R$ 3,099 | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,548 (R$ 8,733) | R$ 1,821 | + 380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (R$ 1,009) | R$ 493 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,534 (R$ 8,653) | R$ 2,082 | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,116 (R$ 6,298) | R$ 1,295 | + 386% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (R$ 637) | R$ 364 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (R$ 282) | R$ 79 | + 257% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (R$ 1,531) | R$ 1,687 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (R$ 721) | R$ 468 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 60) | R$ 23 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (R$ 122) | R$ 17 | + 614% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (R$ 264) | R$ 213 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (R$ 244) | R$ 194 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (R$ 492) | R$ 327 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (R$ 617) | R$ 248 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,574 (R$ 133,007) | R$ 88,098 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (R$ 3.60) | R$ 4.47 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (R$ 419) | R$ 224 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 150% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 41) | R$ 16 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (R$ 93) | R$ 41 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (R$ 632) | R$ 218 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 15 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.96 | + 245% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.10 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (R$ 122) | R$ 43 | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 115% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (R$ 259) | R$ 94 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (R$ 143) | R$ 53 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $205 (R$ 1,155) | R$ 224 | + 415% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (R$ 450) | R$ 183 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R$ 70) | R$ 25 | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.04 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 152% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.85 (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 237% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (R$ 2,373) | R$ 3,564 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (R$ 2.88) | R$ 1.27 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (R$ 278) | R$ 117 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 47) | R$ 10 | + 357% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 137% more expensive than in Brazil
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