Cost of living in Brazil compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Brazil is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
Brazil | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 (₨576) | ₨384 | + 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (₨547) | ₨346 | + 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (₨181) | ₨175 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.47 (₨83) | ₨61 | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (₨196) | ₨98 | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (₨118) | ₨45 | + 164% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (₨375) | ₨279 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 12 (₨185) | ₨205 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (₨106) | ₨41 | + 161% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (₨95) | ₨169 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 47 (₨709) | ₨981 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (₨150) | ₨95 | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.52 (₨69) | ₨43 | + 59% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Brazil is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
Brazil | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,960 (₨60,161) | ₨45,565 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,602 (₨39,533) | ₨30,255 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 752 (₨11,421) | ₨5,658 | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,934 (₨44,564) | ₨28,643 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,952 (₨29,650) | ₨18,198 | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 518 (₨7,868) | ₨5,692 | + 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (₨1,388) | ₨759 | + 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,801 (₨27,356) | ₨28,367 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 633 (₨9,613) | ₨11,835 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 (₨465) | ₨470 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 (₨329) | ₨852 | - 61% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Brazil is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
Brazil | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 270 (₨4,098) | ₨2,622 | + 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 269 (₨4,085) | ₨2,693 | + 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 394 (₨5,988) | ₨4,304 | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 313 (₨4,753) | ₨3,042 | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 45% | |||
Transportation in Brazil is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
Brazil | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 117,123 (₨1,779,234) | ₨1,921,240 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (₨92) | ₨103 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 239 (₨3,624) | ₨1,548 | + 134% | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Brazil is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
Brazil | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (₨334) | ₨96 | + 247% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (₨722) | ₨252 | + 186% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 284 (₨4,315) | ₨1,154 | + 274% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 26 (₨389) | ₨364 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (₨207) | ₨246 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 21 (₨313) | ₨277 | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (₨109) | ₨175 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.74 (₨87) | ₨86 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 57 (₨859) | ₨303 | + 183% | |
Entertainment | + 58% | |||
Entertainment in Brazil is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
Brazil | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 115 (₨1,750) | ₨1,418 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 (₨913) | ₨665 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 222 (₨3,372) | ₨1,841 | + 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 238 (₨3,615) | ₨2,234 | + 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 33 (₨498) | ₨672 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (₨244) | ₨217 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (₨174) | ₨200 | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,517 (₨53,425) | ₨39,362 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.43 (₨22) | ₨4.75 | + 356% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 138 (₨2,096) | ₨1,831 | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (₨186) | ₨283 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |
These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 40% more expensive than in India
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