Cost of living in Brazil compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 33% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 (2,487 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 (2,524 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (856 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.37 (358 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (855 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (576 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 20 (1,669 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (601 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.84 (397 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.73 (470 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (3,523 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (660 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.80 (312 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 43% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,800 (229,814 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,974 (161,970 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 590 (48,417 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,228 (182,882 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,470 (120,682 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 418 (34,274 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 348% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (6,905 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,988 (163,134 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 588 (48,290 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 (2,166 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (1,520 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 239 (19,618 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 218 (17,906 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 346 (28,436 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 263 (21,556 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,694 (8,099,843 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 (540 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 223 (18,324 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (1,425 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (4,089 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 244 (20,000 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (1,407 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (990 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (1,379 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (526 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.63 (380 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (3,861 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brazil | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 93 (7,592 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (4,344 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 183 (15,024 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (15,554 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (2,291 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (1,007 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (838 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,925 (322,145 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.23 (101 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 308% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (10,236 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (986 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,601 prices entered by 2,061 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria
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