Cost of living in Brazil compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brazil | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (₨605) | ₨374 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (₨578) | ₨326 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (₨191) | ₨167 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.85 (₨98) | ₨58 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (₨207) | ₨89 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (₨127) | ₨39 | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (₨434) | ₨248 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (₨156) | ₨154 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.68 (₨95) | ₨31 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (₨102) | ₨169 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (₨736) | ₨786 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (₨147) | ₨91 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.89 (₨82) | ₨38 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brazil | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,725 (₨62,447) | ₨40,236 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,493 (₨41,795) | ₨24,523 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 595 (₨9,980) | ₨5,797 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,643 (₨44,310) | ₨25,108 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,696 (₨28,440) | ₨15,774 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 510 (₨8,557) | ₨6,512 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (₨1,495) | ₨657 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,000 (₨33,538) | ₨30,817 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 630 (₨10,554) | ₨11,976 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 29 (₨487) | ₨538 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (₨345) | ₨425 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brazil | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (₨4,191) | ₨2,477 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 247 (₨4,137) | ₨2,797 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 410 (₨6,881) | ₨4,303 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 304 (₨5,088) | ₨3,087 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brazil | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 116,563 (₨1,954,182) | ₨1,248,440 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.53 (₨93) | ₨104 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 230 (₨3,852) | ₨1,115 | + 245% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brazil | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (₨364) | ₨144 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 44 (₨733) | ₨241 | + 204% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 263 (₨4,414) | ₨891 | + 395% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (₨387) | ₨413 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (₨216) | ₨226 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (₨310) | ₨274 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (₨129) | ₨170 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.28 (₨88) | ₨96 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 (₨924) | ₨309 | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brazil | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 113 (₨1,897) | ₨1,438 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 66 (₨1,108) | ₨603 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 205 (₨3,429) | ₨1,419 | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 199 (₨3,331) | ₨1,942 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (₨487) | ₨733 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (₨200) | ₨229 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (₨185) | ₨183 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,141 (₨69,429) | ₨50,214 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (₨22) | ₨1.43 | + 1412% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (₨2,096) | ₨1,560 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (₨190) | ₨268 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 67% more expensive than in India
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