Cost of living in Brazil compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (¥579) | ¥981 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (¥567) | ¥700 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (¥160) | ¥414 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.94 (¥82) | ¥205 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (¥176) | ¥251 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.54 (¥115) | ¥655 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (¥371) | ¥964 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (¥150) | ¥741 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.62 (¥96) | ¥391 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.00 (¥104) | ¥300 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (¥807) | ¥1,420 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (¥155) | ¥178 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.49 (¥72) | ¥217 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,053 (¥63,322) | ¥299,320 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,837 (¥38,098) | ¥164,446 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 501 (¥10,388) | ¥21,056 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,154 (¥44,678) | ¥150,152 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,316 (¥27,304) | ¥78,123 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 369 (¥7,652) | ¥11,902 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (¥1,658) | ¥4,118 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,699 (¥35,244) | ¥70,060 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 479 (¥9,936) | ¥12,705 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (¥472) | ¥794 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (¥354) | ¥2,406 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 (¥4,155) | ¥7,319 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 187 (¥3,883) | ¥4,417 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 329 (¥6,826) | ¥8,375 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 248 (¥5,153) | ¥13,139 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,915 (¥1,865,039) | ¥2,627,120 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.65 (¥96) | ¥135 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 222 (¥4,596) | ¥10,272 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (¥339) | ¥1,148 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (¥860) | ¥1,229 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 216 (¥4,489) | ¥5,176 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (¥318) | ¥803 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (¥231) | ¥611 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (¥322) | ¥528 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.89 (¥122) | ¥152 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.14 (¥86) | ¥258 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 44 (¥921) | ¥3,156 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 94 (¥1,945) | ¥3,672 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (¥1,105) | ¥3,638 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 213 (¥4,415) | ¥16,372 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 175 (¥3,639) | ¥6,066 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (¥522) | ¥1,131 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (¥229) | ¥435 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (¥201) | ¥548 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,587 (¥74,400) | ¥55,862 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.32 (¥27) | ¥53 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 116 (¥2,415) | ¥9,625 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (¥209) | ¥530 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 56% cheaper than in Japan
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