Cost of living in Brazil compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (2,011 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (1,973 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (557 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.94 (284 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (613 ₦) | 748 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.55 (401 ₦) | 598 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (1,289 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (523 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.60 (332 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.00 (361 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (2,804 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (537 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.48 (251 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 39% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,054 (220,529 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,839 (132,754 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 501 (36,158 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,156 (155,631 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,314 (94,890 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 369 (26,636 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (5,770 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,699 (122,677 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 478 (34,521 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (1,642 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (1,233 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 (14,432 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 187 (13,518 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 329 (23,781 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 250 (18,018 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,717 (6,477,549 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.65 (336 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 222 (16,002 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (1,178 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (2,992 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 216 (15,598 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (1,102 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (802 ₦) | 920 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (1,125 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.89 (425 ₦) | 441 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.14 (299 ₦) | 510 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 45 (3,220 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 94 (6,773 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (3,857 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 213 (15,369 ₦) | 17,051 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 175 (12,658 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (1,817 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (803 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (698 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,584 (258,744 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.32 (96 ₦) | 35 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 116 (8,405 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (727 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,415 prices entered by 1,866 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria
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