Cost of living in Brazil compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Brazil | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (52元) | 46元 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (50元) | 40元 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (16元) | 15元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.45 (8元) | 17元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (19元) | 18元 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (11元) | 11元 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (37元) | 62元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (14元) | 15元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.74 (8元) | 7元 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.78 (8元) | 6元 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (63元) | 118元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (13元) | 9元 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.96 (7元) | 15元 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Brazil | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,745 (5,429元) | 13,507元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,481 (3,596元) | 7,710元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 599 (869元) | 488元 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,698 (3,910元) | 7,095元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,667 (2,416元) | 4,246元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 597 (866元) | 271元 | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (131元) | 113元 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,960 (2,841元) | 1,322元 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 648 (939元) | 592元 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (43元) | 34元 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (31元) | 49元 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Brazil | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 254 (369元) | 510元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 255 (370元) | 252元 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 408 (591元) | 624元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 315 (456元) | 839元 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Brazil | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 116,731 (169,212元) | 159,743元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.50 (8元) | 9元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 235 (341元) | 198元 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Brazil | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 (31元) | 41元 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 (67元) | 29元 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 259 (376元) | 328元 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (34元) | 52元 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (19元) | 45元 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (27元) | 36元 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (11元) | 12元 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.40 (8元) | 15元 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 (80元) | 86元 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is about the same as in China | ||||
| Brazil | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 110 (159元) | 249元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 64 (93元) | 111元 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 238 (345元) | 1,566元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 206 (299元) | 399元 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (42元) | 76元 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (19元) | 30元 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (16元) | 15元 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,322 (6,266元) | 2,783元 | + 125% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.26 (1.82元) | 0.24元 | + 676% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 131 (190元) | 427元 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (16元) | 24元 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.450
CNY
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,564 prices entered by 1,905 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 6% cheaper than in China
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