- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (53元) | 53元 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (47元) | 33元 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (12元) | 15元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.26 (6元) | 16元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (13元) | 16元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.68 (9元) | 8元 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (27元) | 63元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.61 (10元) | 13元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.26 (6元) | 7元 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.57 (8元) | 5.64元 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (74元) | 114元 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (12元) | 8元 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.20 (5.94元) | 12元 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,155 (5,844元) | 9,740元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,955 (3,622元) | 4,478元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 578 (1,070元) | 425元 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,127 (3,940元) | 5,603元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,336 (2,475元) | 3,523元 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 410 (760元) | 305元 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (154元) | 88元 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,724 (3,193元) | 2,242元 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 429 (795元) | 678元 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (38元) | 40元 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (31元) | 39元 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 1% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 203 (376元) | 554元 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 183 (339元) | 280元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 327 (605元) | 614元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 (479元) | 672元 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,207 (159,682元) | 145,666元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.30 (8元) | 7元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 202 (374元) | 154元 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 3% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (31元) | 26元 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (86元) | 32元 | + 169% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 236 (438元) | 425元 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (32元) | 30元 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (22元) | 37元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (27元) | 38元 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (12元) | 10元 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.05 (8元) | 14元 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (72元) | 59元 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 96 (178元) | 159元 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (94元) | 86元 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 176 (326元) | 723元 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 174 (323元) | 375元 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (43元) | 60元 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (16元) | 34元 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (20元) | 34元 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,724 (5,045元) | 3,310元 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (2.08元) | 0.98元 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 115 (213元) | 300元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (18元) | 20元 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.852
CNY
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 29,377 prices entered by 3,130 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 5% more expensive than in China
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