Cost of living in Brazil compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brazil | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 (₨475) | ₨330 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 (₨485) | ₨293 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (₨163) | ₨163 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.39 (₨69) | ₨54 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (₨163) | ₨82 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (₨111) | ₨41 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 20 (₨319) | ₨216 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (₨113) | ₨152 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.83 (₨76) | ₨29 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.69 (₨89) | ₨149 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (₨668) | ₨767 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (₨127) | ₨87 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.82 (₨60) | ₨35 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brazil | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,814 (₨44,262) | ₨31,400 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,001 (₨31,474) | ₨20,122 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 569 (₨8,948) | ₨4,477 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,236 (₨35,167) | ₨22,933 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,472 (₨23,152) | ₨14,192 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 404 (₨6,355) | ₨3,664 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (₨1,325) | ₨511 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,006 (₨31,560) | ₨29,219 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 586 (₨9,222) | ₨12,383 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 (₨412) | ₨416 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (₨297) | ₨320 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brazil | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 244 (₨3,842) | ₨2,328 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 219 (₨3,444) | ₨2,564 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 (₨5,491) | ₨3,571 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 266 (₨4,184) | ₨3,002 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brazil | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,696 (₨1,552,425) | ₨980,422 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 (₨104) | ₨108 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 222 (₨3,495) | ₨1,414 | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brazil | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (₨269) | ₨140 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (₨812) | ₨303 | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 244 (₨3,844) | ₨1,443 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (₨267) | ₨402 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (₨186) | ₨190 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (₨264) | ₨248 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (₨100) | ₨152 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.57 (₨72) | ₨72 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 48 (₨753) | ₨373 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brazil | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 92 (₨1,453) | ₨1,357 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (₨840) | ₨595 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 189 (₨2,966) | ₨1,516 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 189 (₨2,979) | ₨2,086 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (₨403) | ₨594 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (₨195) | ₨229 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (₨158) | ₨175 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,925 (₨61,741) | ₨46,652 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (₨20) | ₨1.29 | + 1483% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 (₨1,923) | ₨1,530 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (₨190) | ₨244 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,876 prices entered by 2,991 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 52% more expensive than in India
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