Cost of living in Brazil compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Brazil | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (¥1,025) | ¥1,023 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (¥983) | ¥714 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (¥325) | ¥519 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.85 (¥167) | ¥198 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (¥355) | ¥315 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (¥217) | ¥629 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (¥741) | ¥962 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (¥267) | ¥902 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.65 (¥162) | ¥574 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (¥174) | ¥285 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (¥1,257) | ¥1,252 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (¥251) | ¥179 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.87 (¥139) | ¥206 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Brazil | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,721 (¥106,420) | ¥306,878 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,495 (¥71,349) | ¥171,772 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 593 (¥16,966) | ¥28,417 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,633 (¥75,301) | ¥157,603 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,689 (¥48,296) | ¥82,713 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 510 (¥14,581) | ¥24,082 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (¥2,548) | ¥4,709 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,004 (¥57,315) | ¥47,482 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 631 (¥18,036) | ¥32,093 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 29 (¥825) | ¥1,313 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (¥601) | ¥1,878 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Brazil | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 249 (¥7,122) | ¥6,136 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 247 (¥7,056) | ¥5,199 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 414 (¥11,839) | ¥8,989 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 309 (¥8,842) | ¥13,588 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Brazil | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 116,686 (¥3,336,824) | ¥2,700,660 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.53 (¥158) | ¥165 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 228 (¥6,533) | ¥10,143 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Brazil | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (¥620) | ¥2,497 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 44 (¥1,250) | ¥1,967 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 263 (¥7,530) | ¥5,380 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (¥660) | ¥650 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (¥369) | ¥938 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (¥523) | ¥702 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (¥220) | ¥216 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.38 (¥154) | ¥216 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 56 (¥1,591) | ¥4,060 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Brazil | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 112 (¥3,216) | ¥4,579 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 67 (¥1,903) | ¥3,600 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 203 (¥5,805) | ¥4,000 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 199 (¥5,704) | ¥5,999 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (¥838) | ¥954 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (¥340) | ¥472 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (¥316) | ¥583 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,141 (¥118,427) | ¥67,950 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (¥37) | ¥52 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 (¥3,592) | ¥9,405 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (¥323) | ¥592 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,763 prices entered by 1,756 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 32% cheaper than in Japan
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