- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (₨551) | ₨417 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (₨494) | ₨266 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (₨128) | ₨142 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.26 (₨63) | ₨52 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (₨136) | ₨72 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.66 (₨90) | ₨40 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (₨282) | ₨202 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.61 (₨108) | ₨139 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.26 (₨63) | ₨25 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.57 (₨88) | ₨121 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (₨771) | ₨831 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (₨124) | ₨82 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.21 (₨62) | ₨33 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,143 (₨60,609) | ₨30,975 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,947 (₨37,539) | ₨21,355 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 623 (₨12,008) | ₨4,377 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,114 (₨40,760) | ₨25,363 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,325 (₨25,547) | ₨15,727 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 405 (₨7,816) | ₨3,865 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (₨1,610) | ₨844 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,732 (₨33,393) | ₨33,524 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 430 (₨8,299) | ₨10,586 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (₨404) | ₨383 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (₨323) | ₨535 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 203 (₨3,918) | ₨2,406 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 183 (₨3,527) | ₨2,712 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 328 (₨6,334) | ₨3,724 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 (₨4,988) | ₨2,923 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 85,971 (₨1,657,774) | ₨874,857 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.28 (₨83) | ₨78 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 202 (₨3,900) | ₨1,313 | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (₨319) | ₨136 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 (₨889) | ₨284 | + 213% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 236 (₨4,557) | ₨1,544 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (₨340) | ₨253 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (₨226) | ₨177 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (₨283) | ₨228 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (₨119) | ₨133 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.04 (₨78) | ₨70 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (₨751) | ₨278 | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 96 (₨1,848) | ₨1,197 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (₨972) | ₨471 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 176 (₨3,393) | ₨1,987 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 175 (₨3,374) | ₨1,790 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (₨451) | ₨643 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (₨168) | ₨195 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (₨211) | ₨206 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,728 (₨52,609) | ₨38,465 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.12 (₨22) | ₨58 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 116 (₨2,239) | ₨1,870 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (₨187) | ₨248 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 59,100 prices entered by 7,306 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 41% more expensive than in India
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