Cost of living in Brazil compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (39元) | 42元 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (34元) | 34元 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (10元) | 15元 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.39 (4.61元) | 15元 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (10元) | 13元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.54 (8元) | 8元 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (21元) | 47元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (8元) | 14元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.11 (5.58元) | 5.82元 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.70 (6元) | 5.43元 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (52元) | 103元 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (9元) | 8元 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.40 (4.62元) | 14元 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,364 (4,571元) | 8,580元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,922 (2,612元) | 4,449元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 481 (653元) | 386元 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,977 (2,686元) | 5,174元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,289 (1,752元) | 3,034元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 293 (397元) | 280元 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 (106元) | 87元 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,525 (2,072元) | 2,283元 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 438 (595元) | 525元 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (33元) | 38元 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (22元) | 50元 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 217 (294元) | 443元 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 176 (239元) | 233元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 310 (422元) | 593元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 243 (330元) | 532元 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,541 (118,944元) | 131,184元 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.32 (5.87元) | 7元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 208 (283元) | 151元 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (25元) | 32元 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (52元) | 34元 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 241 (327元) | 357元 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (22元) | 40元 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (16元) | 50元 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (20元) | 33元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.34 (7元) | 8元 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.69 (5.02元) | 11元 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (55元) | 74元 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 101 (137元) | 179元 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (70元) | 96元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 234 (318元) | 1,203元 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 179 (243元) | 359元 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (33元) | 67元 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (13元) | 32元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (16元) | 28元 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,010 (4,089元) | 3,283元 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.31 (1.78元) | 0.28元 | + 538% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 114 (155元) | 312元 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (14元) | 20元 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 16% cheaper than in China
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