Cost of living in Brazil compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (₨370) | ₨369 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (₨352) | ₨292 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (₨102) | ₨142 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.88 (₨51) | ₨52 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (₨110) | ₨73 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.58 (₨73) | ₨36 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (₨229) | ₨227 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (₨94) | ₨140 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.56 (₨60) | ₨31 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.82 (₨63) | ₨132 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (₨498) | ₨772 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (₨97) | ₨86 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.37 (₨44) | ₨36 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,115 (₨40,943) | ₨33,231 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,814 (₨23,842) | ₨19,879 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 493 (₨6,482) | ₨4,541 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,061 (₨27,094) | ₨19,026 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,276 (₨16,778) | ₨12,499 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 357 (₨4,693) | ₨3,334 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (₨1,044) | ₨676 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,672 (₨21,976) | ₨29,555 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 471 (₨6,186) | ₨10,444 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (₨292) | ₨411 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (₨225) | ₨211 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 209 (₨2,752) | ₨2,314 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 192 (₨2,525) | ₨2,579 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 324 (₨4,259) | ₨3,601 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 247 (₨3,241) | ₨2,719 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,728 (₨1,153,104) | ₨918,724 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.43 (₨58) | ₨80 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 223 (₨2,937) | ₨1,156 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (₨216) | ₨100 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (₨533) | ₨212 | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (₨2,846) | ₨624 | + 356% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (₨199) | ₨316 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (₨146) | ₨161 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (₨205) | ₨254 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.93 (₨78) | ₨140 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.07 (₨54) | ₨68 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (₨569) | ₨239 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 94 (₨1,232) | ₨1,195 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (₨692) | ₨471 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 219 (₨2,880) | ₨1,633 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 183 (₨2,402) | ₨1,629 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (₨331) | ₨568 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (₨148) | ₨193 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (₨129) | ₨189 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,532 (₨46,430) | ₨36,202 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 (₨17) | ₨5.27 | + 218% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (₨1,540) | ₨1,589 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (₨136) | ₨271 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,694 prices entered by 3,662 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 25% more expensive than in India
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