Cost of living in Brazil compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (¥615) | ¥975 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (¥543) | ¥718 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (¥162) | ¥451 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.40 (¥73) | ¥214 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (¥165) | ¥284 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.55 (¥120) | ¥501 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (¥338) | ¥1,246 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (¥131) | ¥640 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.06 (¥88) | ¥381 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.71 (¥102) | ¥252 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (¥822) | ¥1,640 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (¥150) | ¥219 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.40 (¥73) | ¥253 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,353 (¥72,397) | ¥182,340 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,916 (¥41,375) | ¥111,342 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 481 (¥10,381) | ¥15,746 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,977 (¥42,683) | ¥107,878 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,289 (¥27,835) | ¥86,552 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 293 (¥6,316) | ¥11,000 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 (¥1,689) | ¥3,746 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,520 (¥32,815) | ¥39,892 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 438 (¥9,447) | ¥8,365 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (¥528) | ¥740 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (¥356) | ¥2,216 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 217 (¥4,676) | ¥6,528 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 177 (¥3,830) | ¥4,644 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 310 (¥6,701) | ¥7,685 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 243 (¥5,246) | ¥13,013 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,692 (¥1,893,268) | ¥2,936,380 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.31 (¥93) | ¥138 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 208 (¥4,494) | ¥9,442 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (¥390) | ¥1,383 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (¥826) | ¥929 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 241 (¥5,197) | ¥10,332 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (¥351) | ¥554 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (¥252) | ¥669 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (¥322) | ¥516 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.32 (¥115) | ¥191 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.69 (¥80) | ¥238 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (¥868) | ¥2,573 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 101 (¥2,182) | ¥3,363 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (¥1,111) | ¥3,584 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 234 (¥5,048) | ¥16,766 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 179 (¥3,866) | ¥6,023 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (¥521) | ¥809 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (¥211) | ¥500 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (¥254) | ¥491 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,010 (¥64,978) | ¥47,822 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.31 (¥28) | ¥26 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 114 (¥2,462) | ¥8,220 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (¥224) | ¥491 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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