- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (2,763 ₦) | 2,384 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (2,470 ₦) | 2,064 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (641 ₦) | 988 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (316 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (682 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.69 (453 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (1,419 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.63 (543 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.26 (315 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.57 (441 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (3,868 ₦) | 2,416 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (620 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.24 (312 ₦) | 373 ₦ | - 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$ 3,161 (305,295 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,962 (189,441 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 579 (55,900 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,145 (207,162 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,340 (129,446 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 411 (39,678 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (8,041 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,720 (166,127 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 433 (41,777 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (2,011 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (1,617 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 206 (19,854 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 183 (17,717 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 330 (31,830 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 (25,019 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,222 (8,326,790 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.30 (415 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 202 (19,508 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (1,592 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 (4,450 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 238 (22,968 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (1,694 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (1,130 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (1,419 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (600 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.10 (396 ₦) | 487 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (3,770 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 96 (9,307 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (4,896 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 178 (17,213 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 177 (17,065 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (2,255 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (838 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (1,050 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,722 (262,890 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (109 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 116 (11,199 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (934 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
96.573
NGN
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,727 prices entered by 2,701 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria
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