Cost of living in Brazil compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (33元) | 56元 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (32元) | 37元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (9元) | 16元 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.94 (4.69元) | 13元 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (10元) | 14元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.54 (7元) | 8元 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (21元) | 56元 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (9元) | 13元 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.61 (5.48元) | 7元 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.98 (5.92元) | 6元 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (46元) | 119元 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (9元) | 9元 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.47 (4.13元) | 10元 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,055 (3,636元) | 7,754元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,836 (2,185元) | 4,503元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 501 (596元) | 412元 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,153 (2,562元) | 6,949元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,313 (1,562元) | 4,162元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 369 (439元) | 272元 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (95元) | 88元 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,697 (2,019元) | 2,091元 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 480 (572元) | 619元 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (27元) | 43元 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (20元) | 41元 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 199 (237元) | 415元 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 187 (223元) | 206元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 329 (392元) | 590元 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 248 (295元) | 663元 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,783 (106,849元) | 159,594元 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.64 (5.53元) | 6元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 222 (264元) | 176元 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (19元) | 30元 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (49元) | 36元 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (258元) | 440元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (18元) | 35元 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (13元) | 38元 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (19元) | 36元 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.89 (7元) | 10元 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.15 (4.93元) | 11元 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 45 (53元) | 80元 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 94 (111元) | 206元 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (64元) | 97元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 213 (253元) | 743元 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 176 (210元) | 429元 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (30元) | 67元 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (13元) | 35元 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (11元) | 32元 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,584 (4,265元) | 3,096元 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.32 (1.57元) | 0.68元 | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (140元) | 481元 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (12元) | 23元 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.190
CNY
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,814 prices entered by 2,012 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 30% cheaper than in China
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