Cost of living in Brazil compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brazil | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (Rp 108,550) | Rp 45,378 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (Rp 103,153) | Rp 54,330 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (Rp 34,155) | Rp 27,591 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.83 (Rp 17,538) | Rp 19,722 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (Rp 37,128) | Rp 26,707 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (Rp 22,902) | Rp 18,501 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (Rp 78,380) | Rp 56,542 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (Rp 27,991) | Rp 42,973 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.65 (Rp 16,976) | Rp 22,558 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (Rp 18,367) | Rp 34,959 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (Rp 132,395) | Rp 337,317 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (Rp 26,453) | Rp 20,426 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.93 (Rp 14,808) | Rp 17,971 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brazil | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,726 (Rp 11,201,033) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,511 (Rp 7,548,929) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 596 (Rp 1,792,690) | Rp 496,641 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,634 (Rp 7,920,101) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,693 (Rp 5,090,192) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 517 (Rp 1,555,065) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (Rp 266,914) | Rp 400,530 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,001 (Rp 6,015,447) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 628 (Rp 1,889,253) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 29 (Rp 87,010) | Rp 43,866 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (Rp 61,875) | Rp 71,573 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brazil | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 251 (Rp 753,185) | Rp 624,572 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 247 (Rp 741,893) | Rp 439,901 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 410 (Rp 1,231,638) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 305 (Rp 915,568) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brazil | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,820 (Rp 348,203,050) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.54 (Rp 16,668) | Rp 11,904 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 230 (Rp 691,094) | Rp 150,291 | + 360% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brazil | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (Rp 65,201) | Rp 36,367 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 45 (Rp 134,348) | Rp 60,467 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 264 (Rp 794,962) | Rp 313,421 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (Rp 68,053) | Rp 130,123 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (Rp 38,569) | Rp 19,595 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (Rp 55,674) | Rp 34,558 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (Rp 23,079) | Rp 30,035 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.28 (Rp 15,865) | Rp 15,580 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 (Rp 166,217) | Rp 88,350 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brazil | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 113 (Rp 340,212) | Rp 216,012 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 67 (Rp 200,736) | Rp 104,481 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 210 (Rp 632,655) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 197 (Rp 592,916) | Rp 383,761 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (Rp 87,188) | Rp 162,937 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (Rp 35,662) | Rp 36,298 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Rp 33,482) | Rp 40,791 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,212 (Rp 12,663,954) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (Rp 3,879) | Rp 2,029 | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (Rp 375,961) | Rp 496,553 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (Rp 34,147) | Rp 35,528 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3006.416
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,469 prices entered by 1,737 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia
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