Cost of living in Brazil compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Brazil | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 (¥774) | ¥1,145 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 (¥786) | ¥719 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (¥266) | ¥437 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.37 (¥112) | ¥211 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (¥266) | ¥282 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (¥179) | ¥815 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 20 (¥520) | ¥951 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (¥187) | ¥984 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.84 (¥124) | ¥421 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.73 (¥146) | ¥268 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (¥1,097) | ¥1,770 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (¥206) | ¥217 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.80 (¥97) | ¥225 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Brazil | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,800 (¥71,538) | ¥194,768 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,974 (¥50,419) | ¥126,641 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 590 (¥15,071) | ¥21,178 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,228 (¥56,929) | ¥142,258 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,472 (¥37,605) | ¥80,836 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 418 (¥10,669) | ¥13,643 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (¥2,149) | ¥3,988 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,988 (¥50,781) | ¥59,521 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 588 (¥15,032) | ¥17,809 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 (¥674) | ¥665 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (¥473) | ¥2,700 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Brazil | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 239 (¥6,107) | ¥7,941 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 218 (¥5,574) | ¥4,162 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 346 (¥8,852) | ¥7,471 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 263 (¥6,710) | ¥15,388 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Brazil | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,694 (¥2,521,375) | ¥2,576,380 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 (¥168) | ¥161 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 223 (¥5,704) | ¥16,725 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Brazil | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (¥444) | ¥1,370 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (¥1,273) | ¥1,955 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 244 (¥6,226) | ¥3,523 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (¥438) | ¥2,205 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (¥308) | ¥648 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (¥429) | ¥409 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (¥164) | ¥143 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.63 (¥118) | ¥184 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (¥1,202) | ¥3,583 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Brazil | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 93 (¥2,363) | ¥4,280 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (¥1,352) | ¥3,593 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 183 (¥4,677) | ¥20,657 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (¥4,842) | ¥6,242 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (¥713) | ¥1,034 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (¥314) | ¥533 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (¥261) | ¥526 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,925 (¥100,279) | ¥58,872 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.23 (¥31) | ¥41 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (¥3,186) | ¥11,178 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (¥307) | ¥554 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
25.547
JPY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,870 prices entered by 2,093 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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