Cost of living in Brazil compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (3,321 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (3,161 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (1,042 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.82 (538 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (1,129 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (704 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (2,411 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (842 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.66 (523 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (557 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (4,070 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (814 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.92 (455 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 51% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,686 (340,647 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,512 (232,110 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 587 (54,245 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,715 (250,917 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,707 (157,781 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 515 (47,618 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (8,212 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,982 (183,127 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 626 (57,826 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 29 (2,704 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (1,894 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 248 (22,918 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 248 (22,886 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 412 (38,107 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 301 (27,836 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,133 (10,639,209 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.59 (517 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 229 (21,116 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (2,002 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 423% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 45 (4,133 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 264 (24,435 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (2,059 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (1,189 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (1,720 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (697 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.31 (490 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 (5,066 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 112 (10,322 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 66 (6,060 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 215 (19,875 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 200 (18,470 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (2,722 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (1,085 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (1,023 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,406 (407,176 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.31 (121 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 408% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (11,568 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (1,040 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,275 prices entered by 1,694 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria
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