Cost of living in Brazil compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 39 (10,938 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 38 (10,673 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (3,384 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.61 (1,583 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (3,749 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (2,159 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 27 (7,534 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 12 (3,498 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (1,817 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (1,880 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 49 (13,822 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (2,853 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.57 (1,289 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 25% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,100 (1,157,068 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,707 (764,065 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 694 (195,761 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,014 (850,712 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,960 (553,254 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 540 (152,517 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (25,730 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,840 (519,194 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 637 (179,754 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 (8,882 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 305% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 (6,293 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Clothes | + 302% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 302% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 294 (82,931 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 387% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 279 (78,858 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 403% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 414 (116,758 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 328 (92,689 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 114,792 (32,395,490 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 548% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (1,752 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 250 (70,649 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 136% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (6,101 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 (14,304 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 709% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 297 (83,832 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 376% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (6,772 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (3,930 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 22 (6,170 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (2,206 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.87 (1,658 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 59 (16,631 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 358% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 115 (32,381 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 62 (17,381 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 234 (66,092 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 334% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 242 (68,164 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 32 (9,040 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 17 (4,677 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (3,403 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,761 (1,061,263 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 256% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.98 (559 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 141 (39,923 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 15 (4,334 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,222 prices entered by 1,357 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Brazil is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria
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