Cost of living in United States compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 118% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United States | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (R$ 93) | R$ 36 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (R$ 50) | R$ 34 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.78 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (R$ 5.41) | R$ 5.83 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.96 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.69 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 26 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.68 (R$ 23) | R$ 9 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.52 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.67 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.05 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R$ 79) | R$ 44 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.76 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.91 | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 251% | |||
| Housing in United States is 251% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United States | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,844 (R$ 14,262) | R$ 3,724 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,149 (R$ 10,777) | R$ 2,509 | + 330% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (R$ 1,114) | R$ 584 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,889 (R$ 9,470) | R$ 2,631 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,445 (R$ 7,247) | R$ 1,691 | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (R$ 751) | R$ 513 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (R$ 319) | R$ 89 | + 258% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (R$ 1,498) | R$ 2,002 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (R$ 685) | R$ 631 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (R$ 68) | R$ 29 | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (R$ 156) | R$ 21 | + 660% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| United States | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (R$ 270) | R$ 251 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (R$ 225) | R$ 247 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (R$ 466) | R$ 410 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (R$ 595) | R$ 304 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United States | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,977 (R$ 140,290) | R$ 116,441 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (R$ 5.28) | R$ 5.55 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (R$ 397) | R$ 231 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 131% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United States | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 41) | R$ 22 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (R$ 107) | R$ 44 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (R$ 696) | R$ 266 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 23 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (R$ 31) | R$ 18 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.78 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.24 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.37 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (R$ 137) | R$ 55 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United States | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (R$ 276) | R$ 114 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (R$ 139) | R$ 67 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (R$ 1,002) | R$ 213 | + 371% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (R$ 444) | R$ 198 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (R$ 68) | R$ 29 | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 181% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $563 (R$ 2,821) | R$ 4,322 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (R$ 1.00) | R$ 1.29 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (R$ 274) | R$ 125 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (R$ 50) | R$ 11 | + 340% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 105% more expensive than in Brazil
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