Cost of living in Brazil compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (₨479) | ₨389 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (₨426) | ₨279 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (₨120) | ₨141 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.33 (₨55) | ₨52 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (₨118) | ₨72 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.64 (₨94) | ₨37 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (₨259) | ₨213 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6.00 (₨100) | ₨139 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.05 (₨67) | ₨28 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.55 (₨76) | ₨129 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (₨659) | ₨824 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (₨114) | ₨83 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.34 (₨56) | ₨35 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,268 (₨54,390) | ₨31,378 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,940 (₨32,286) | ₨19,773 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 572 (₨9,513) | ₨4,071 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,041 (₨33,975) | ₨24,077 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,339 (₨22,287) | ₨13,885 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 359 (₨5,976) | ₨3,201 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 (₨1,298) | ₨746 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,534 (₨25,531) | ₨30,923 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 428 (₨7,127) | ₨10,610 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (₨375) | ₨377 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (₨274) | ₨285 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 199 (₨3,306) | ₨2,358 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 166 (₨2,755) | ₨2,617 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 306 (₨5,091) | ₨3,804 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 242 (₨4,034) | ₨2,819 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,899 (₨1,479,578) | ₨943,217 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 (₨72) | ₨76 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 211 (₨3,520) | ₨1,228 | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (₨294) | ₨108 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 (₨712) | ₨209 | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 241 (₨4,019) | ₨1,006 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (₨263) | ₨248 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (₨193) | ₨172 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (₨253) | ₨234 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.31 (₨88) | ₨151 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.69 (₨61) | ₨67 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (₨623) | ₨244 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 101 (₨1,676) | ₨1,199 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (₨850) | ₨473 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 219 (₨3,642) | ₨1,814 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 177 (₨2,945) | ₨1,962 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (₨386) | ₨686 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (₨144) | ₨221 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (₨194) | ₨228 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,791 (₨46,453) | ₨33,881 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 (₨20) | ₨3.80 | + 414% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 114 (₨1,900) | ₨1,971 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (₨171) | ₨245 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 47% more expensive than in India
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