Cost of living in Brazil compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Brazil | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 (41元) | 43元 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 (41元) | 37元 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (14元) | 17元 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.40 (5.87元) | 14元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (14元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (9元) | 9元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 20 (27元) | 48元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (10元) | 13元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.86 (6元) | 6元 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.69 (8元) | 7元 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (57元) | 97元 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (11元) | 9元 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.79 (5.06元) | 13元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Brazil | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,823 (3,763元) | 13,898元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,997 (2,663元) | 8,379元 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 590 (787元) | 462元 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,234 (2,978元) | 6,525元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,471 (1,962元) | 4,376元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 418 (557元) | 516元 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (112元) | 140元 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,988 (2,650元) | 1,829元 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 588 (784元) | 546元 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 (35元) | 50元 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (25元) | 66元 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Brazil | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 241 (322元) | 511元 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 218 (291元) | 288元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 347 (462元) | 654元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 263 (350元) | 844元 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Brazil | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,744 (131,653元) | 148,501元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 (9元) | 8元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 223 (298元) | 206元 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Brazil | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (23元) | 28元 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (66元) | 27元 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 244 (325元) | 386元 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (23元) | 30元 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (16元) | 19元 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (22元) | 44元 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (9元) | 21元 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.63 (6元) | 16元 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (63元) | 82元 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Brazil | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 93 (123元) | 260元 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 54 (71元) | 122元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 183 (244元) | 417元 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (253元) | 319元 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (37元) | 90元 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (16元) | 31元 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (14元) | 19元 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,925 (5,233元) | 2,968元 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (1.73元) | 0.24元 | + 607% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 123 (164元) | 410元 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (16元) | 38元 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.333
CNY
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,406 prices entered by 2,127 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 24% cheaper than in China
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