Cost of living in United States compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 126% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United States | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (R$ 86) | R$ 30 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 45) | R$ 31 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.07 (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (R$ 4.88) | R$ 4.40 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.33 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.43 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.93 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.83 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.28 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.67 | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R$ 78) | R$ 43 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.82 | + 218% | |
| Housing | + 259% | |||
| Housing in United States is 259% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United States | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,513 (R$ 12,413) | R$ 2,832 | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,960 (R$ 9,680) | R$ 2,002 | + 384% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $206 (R$ 1,016) | R$ 592 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,778 (R$ 8,783) | R$ 2,242 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,342 (R$ 6,629) | R$ 1,480 | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $139 (R$ 689) | R$ 414 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (R$ 278) | R$ 84 | + 230% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (R$ 1,481) | R$ 2,006 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (R$ 661) | R$ 585 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (R$ 61) | R$ 26 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (R$ 130) | R$ 19 | + 585% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United States | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (R$ 253) | R$ 245 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (R$ 228) | R$ 219 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (R$ 454) | R$ 347 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (R$ 592) | R$ 261 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United States | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,474 (R$ 125,821) | R$ 99,097 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (R$ 5.23) | R$ 7 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (R$ 379) | R$ 223 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 122% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United States | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (R$ 94) | R$ 52 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $125 (R$ 616) | R$ 244 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.17 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.50 (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.18 (R$ 21) | R$ 6 | + 225% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.62 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (R$ 125) | R$ 47 | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United States | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (R$ 242) | R$ 92 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (R$ 131) | R$ 54 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (R$ 967) | R$ 189 | + 413% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (R$ 409) | R$ 189 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (R$ 63) | R$ 26 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (R$ 31) | R$ 10 | + 203% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $499 (R$ 2,467) | R$ 3,925 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (R$ 0.83) | R$ 1.29 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (R$ 260) | R$ 123 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (R$ 45) | R$ 12 | + 272% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in United States is 108% more expensive than in Brazil
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