- 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 | $14 (R$ 52) | R$ 29 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.52 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (R$ 3.31) | R$ 3.27 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.81 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.66 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (R$ 5.98) | R$ 3.25 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.61 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.59 | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 55) | R$ 40 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.22 | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in United States is 134% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,047 (R$ 7,607) | R$ 3,129 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,577 (R$ 5,861) | R$ 1,944 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (R$ 656) | R$ 632 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,589 (R$ 5,907) | R$ 2,132 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,132 (R$ 4,207) | R$ 1,335 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (R$ 443) | R$ 397 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (R$ 179) | R$ 81 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $329 (R$ 1,223) | R$ 1,728 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (R$ 447) | R$ 424 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 40) | R$ 21 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (R$ 84) | R$ 17 | + 405% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 2% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (R$ 177) | R$ 204 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (R$ 167) | R$ 181 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (R$ 318) | R$ 337 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (R$ 427) | R$ 254 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,427 (R$ 83,345) | R$ 87,091 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (R$ 2.88) | R$ 4.35 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (R$ 316) | R$ 201 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (R$ 69) | R$ 47 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (R$ 411) | R$ 230 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (R$ 19) | R$ 14 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.84 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.03 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (R$ 76) | R$ 39 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (R$ 167) | R$ 97 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (R$ 92) | R$ 50 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $175 (R$ 649) | R$ 175 | + 271% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (R$ 294) | R$ 179 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R$ 43) | R$ 24 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.94 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 103% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (R$ 1,565) | R$ 2,696 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (R$ 1.35) | R$ 1.22 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (R$ 197) | R$ 117 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 66% more expensive than in Brazil
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