Cost of living in Brazil compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (2,073 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (1,829 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (544 ₦) | 861 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.39 (246 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (547 ₦) | 561 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.58 (405 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (1,141 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (441 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.02 (292 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.72 (343 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (2,765 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (505 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.38 (246 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,351 (243,377 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,909 (138,669 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 505 (36,665 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,958 (142,242 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,293 (93,895 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 297 (21,593 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (5,713 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,517 (110,217 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 438 (31,809 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (1,807 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (1,197 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 212 (15,418 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 176 (12,790 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 306 (22,210 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 240 (17,397 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,541 (6,358,584 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.32 (314 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 209 (15,183 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (1,317 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 (2,824 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 247 (17,912 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (1,181 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (845 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (1,087 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.38 (390 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.67 (266 ₦) | 396 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (2,890 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 100 (7,286 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (3,765 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 235 (17,038 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 180 (13,081 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (1,763 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (701 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (856 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,003 (218,146 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.30 (94 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 367% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 114 (8,300 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (754 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,022 prices entered by 1,192 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is about the same as in Nigeria
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