- 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 (₨545) | ₨395 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (₨494) | ₨262 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (₨125) | ₨143 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (₨62) | ₨51 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (₨131) | ₨71 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.81 (₨92) | ₨38 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (₨283) | ₨200 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.66 (₨108) | ₨138 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.25 (₨62) | ₨25 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.59 (₨88) | ₨122 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (₨766) | ₨832 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (₨122) | ₨82 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.22 (₨61) | ₨33 | + 88% | |
| 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$ 3,131 (₨59,747) | ₨30,572 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,946 (₨37,136) | ₨20,612 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 632 (₨12,053) | ₨4,569 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,132 (₨40,695) | ₨24,265 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,335 (₨25,470) | ₨14,735 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 397 (₨7,573) | ₨3,625 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 (₨1,554) | ₨803 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,728 (₨32,970) | ₨33,889 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 424 (₨8,085) | ₨10,502 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (₨395) | ₨395 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (₨319) | ₨582 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 204 (₨3,899) | ₨2,439 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 181 (₨3,461) | ₨2,720 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 337 (₨6,426) | ₨3,792 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 254 (₨4,854) | ₨2,948 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,068 (₨1,661,662) | ₨879,468 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 (₨83) | ₨78 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 201 (₨3,844) | ₨1,374 | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (₨310) | ₨128 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (₨901) | ₨275 | + 227% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 230 (₨4,391) | ₨1,366 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (₨325) | ₨252 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (₨221) | ₨178 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (₨276) | ₨227 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.84 (₨111) | ₨131 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.03 (₨77) | ₨72 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (₨745) | ₨276 | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 20% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (₨1,844) | ₨1,200 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (₨963) | ₨472 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 175 (₨3,339) | ₨1,906 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 179 (₨3,416) | ₨1,982 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (₨452) | ₨593 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (₨164) | ₨227 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (₨207) | ₨206 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,696 (₨51,451) | ₨38,060 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.22 (₨23) | ₨64 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (₨2,237) | ₨1,874 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (₨187) | ₨257 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 55,168 prices entered by 6,759 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 38% more expensive than in India
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