- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 50% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 54 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 27 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Dirham 5.97) | Dirham 20 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.23 (Dirham 2.90) | Dirham 7 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.59 (Dirham 4.12) | Dirham 7 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 26 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.60 (Dirham 5.02) | Dirham 9 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.33 (Dirham 2.99) | Dirham 4.80 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.60 (Dirham 4.13) | Dirham 14 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 98 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (Dirham 5.78) | Dirham 7 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.24 (Dirham 2.91) | Dirham 4.47 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 66% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,124 (Dirham 2,804) | Dirham 8,150 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,944 (Dirham 1,745) | Dirham 6,155 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 567 (Dirham 509) | Dirham 754 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,088 (Dirham 1,874) | Dirham 6,342 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,311 (Dirham 1,176) | Dirham 4,333 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 404 (Dirham 363) | Dirham 515 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 305 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,740 (Dirham 1,561) | Dirham 1,408 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 430 (Dirham 386) | Dirham 421 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 38 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 38 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 203 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 255 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 183 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 212 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 328 (Dirham 294) | Dirham 375 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 256 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 426 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 15% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 85,528 (Dirham 76,757) | Dirham 78,928 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.21 (Dirham 3.78) | Dirham 2.24 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 201 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 254 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 36% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 45 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 68 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 232 (Dirham 208) | Dirham 265 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 27 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 17 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 19 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (Dirham 5.50) | Dirham 11 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.99 (Dirham 3.58) | Dirham 13 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 56 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 49% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 196 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 77 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 178 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 295 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 173 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 373 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 65 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 21 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 43 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,758 (Dirham 2,475) | Dirham 2,135 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (Dirham 1.01) | Dirham 0.80 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 124 (Dirham 111) | Dirham 445 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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