- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (2,761 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (2,499 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (636 ₦) | 928 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.28 (317 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (666 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.86 (470 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (1,440 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.67 (549 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.28 (317 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.61 (446 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (3,899 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (618 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.21 (311 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,132 (302,975 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,945 (188,113 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 638 (61,698 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,132 (206,242 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,335 (129,083 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 397 (38,381 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 (7,875 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,726 (166,932 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 424 (41,008 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (1,981 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (1,617 ₦) | 2,304 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 206 (19,908 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 182 (17,579 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (32,647 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 255 (24,616 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,354 (8,448,995 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 (421 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 202 (19,510 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (1,572 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (4,566 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 229 (22,142 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 190% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (1,614 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (1,124 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (1,411 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.85 (566 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.03 (390 ₦) | 478 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (3,764 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (9,373 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (4,861 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 175 (16,921 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 179 (17,311 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (2,290 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (833 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (1,050 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,677 (258,938 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.22 (118 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (11,298 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (947 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,058 prices entered by 2,468 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria
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