- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 36% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 55 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 26 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 18 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.23 (Dirham 3.43) | Dirham 7 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.62 (Dirham 4.90) | Dirham 7 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 24 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.66 (Dirham 6.00) | Dirham 9 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.58 (Dirham 3.79) | Dirham 5.29 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.49 (Dirham 4.76) | Dirham 11 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 81 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 6 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.19 (Dirham 3.38) | Dirham 4.16 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 59% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,198 (Dirham 3,390) | Dirham 8,299 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,001 (Dirham 2,121) | Dirham 6,441 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 581 (Dirham 616) | Dirham 731 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,096 (Dirham 2,222) | Dirham 6,423 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,321 (Dirham 1,401) | Dirham 4,219 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 433 (Dirham 459) | Dirham 455 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 82 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 312 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,768 (Dirham 1,875) | Dirham 1,482 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 436 (Dirham 463) | Dirham 399 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 39 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 40 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 17% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 207 (Dirham 220) | Dirham 280 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 185 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 226 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 331 (Dirham 351) | Dirham 372 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 252 (Dirham 267) | Dirham 463 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 2% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,807 (Dirham 89,912) | Dirham 77,002 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.92 (Dirham 4.16) | Dirham 2.00 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 196 (Dirham 208) | Dirham 242 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 22 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 81 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 228 (Dirham 242) | Dirham 268 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 27 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.91 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 10 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.20 (Dirham 4.46) | Dirham 14 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 59 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 100 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 193 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 76 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 200 (Dirham 212) | Dirham 333 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 178 (Dirham 189) | Dirham 394 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 73 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 45 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,884 (Dirham 3,058) | Dirham 2,017 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.28 (Dirham 1.36) | Dirham 1.34 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 454 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 17 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.060
AED
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BRL
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Cost of living in Brazil is 38% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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