Cost of living in United States compared to Brazil
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Food | + 124% | |||
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Food in United States is 124% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
United States | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (R$ 99) | R$ 36 | + 174% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (R$ 55) | R$ 35 | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 175% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (R$ 5.35) | R$ 5.17 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 192% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 24 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.86 | + 159% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R$ 80) | R$ 44 | + 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.50 | + 212% | |
Housing | + 258% | |||
Housing in United States is 258% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
United States | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (R$ 15,142) | R$ 3,813 | + 297% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (R$ 11,610) | R$ 2,416 | + 381% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (R$ 1,120) | R$ 673 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (R$ 10,337) | R$ 2,756 | + 275% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (R$ 7,875) | R$ 1,661 | + 374% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (R$ 748) | R$ 557 | + 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (R$ 323) | R$ 90 | + 261% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (R$ 1,476) | R$ 1,914 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (R$ 732) | R$ 655 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (R$ 72) | R$ 31 | + 135% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (R$ 150) | R$ 21 | + 612% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in United States is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
United States | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (R$ 288) | R$ 253 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (R$ 263) | R$ 262 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (R$ 490) | R$ 411 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (R$ 660) | R$ 321 | + 106% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in United States is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
United States | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (R$ 143,120) | R$ 110,768 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (R$ 4.95) | R$ 5.65 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (R$ 372) | R$ 241 | + 54% | |
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) | $10 (R$ 48) | R$ 20 | + 135% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (R$ 106) | R$ 48 | + 120% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (R$ 702) | R$ 275 | + 156% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (R$ 47) | R$ 23 | + 107% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (R$ 25) | R$ 14 | + 86% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (R$ 33) | R$ 19 | + 77% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 238% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.39 | + 120% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (R$ 148) | R$ 59 | + 153% | |
Entertainment | + 90% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 90% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
United States | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (R$ 288) | R$ 109 | + 164% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (R$ 150) | R$ 62 | + 143% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (R$ 1,040) | R$ 251 | + 314% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (R$ 499) | R$ 224 | + 123% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (R$ 73) | R$ 30 | + 145% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (R$ 28) | R$ 14 | + 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 11 | + 219% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (R$ 2,549) | R$ 4,068 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (R$ 1.86) | R$ 1.11 | + 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (R$ 334) | R$ 135 | + 146% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (R$ 51) | R$ 11 | + 356% | |
TOTAL | + 112% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 112% more expensive than in Brazil
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