- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (¥832) | ¥1,011 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (¥753) | ¥711 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (¥192) | ¥445 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.29 (¥96) | ¥198 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (¥202) | ¥270 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.85 (¥141) | ¥689 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (¥435) | ¥889 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.65 (¥165) | ¥637 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.28 (¥96) | ¥430 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.61 (¥134) | ¥262 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (¥1,171) | ¥1,549 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (¥187) | ¥212 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.22 (¥94) | ¥195 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,138 (¥91,429) | ¥242,113 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,936 (¥56,423) | ¥121,422 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 638 (¥18,605) | ¥21,895 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,144 (¥62,478) | ¥116,929 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,324 (¥38,586) | ¥79,022 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 394 (¥11,495) | ¥12,611 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 (¥2,355) | ¥4,156 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,725 (¥50,257) | ¥55,558 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 422 (¥12,289) | ¥16,830 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (¥592) | ¥693 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (¥486) | ¥1,827 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 207 (¥6,026) | ¥7,207 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 183 (¥5,323) | ¥4,012 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (¥9,849) | ¥8,444 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 254 (¥7,412) | ¥15,007 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,073 (¥2,537,256) | ¥2,657,440 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 (¥127) | ¥147 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 201 (¥5,867) | ¥11,877 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (¥477) | ¥1,278 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (¥1,399) | ¥1,016 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 230 (¥6,691) | ¥4,123 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (¥486) | ¥630 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (¥337) | ¥711 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (¥426) | ¥484 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.89 (¥171) | ¥145 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.02 (¥117) | ¥213 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (¥1,134) | ¥2,946 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (¥2,828) | ¥4,119 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (¥1,465) | ¥3,373 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 171 (¥4,977) | ¥12,005 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 178 (¥5,193) | ¥8,157 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (¥688) | ¥903 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (¥250) | ¥498 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (¥318) | ¥551 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,677 (¥78,010) | ¥49,094 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.22 (¥36) | ¥58 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (¥3,407) | ¥10,056 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (¥272) | ¥474 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
29.140
JPY
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,488 prices entered by 2,662 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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