Cost of living in Brazil compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 57% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 46 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 28 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (Dirham 5.29) | Dirham 18 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.82 (Dirham 2.62) | Dirham 7 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (Dirham 5.70) | Dirham 15 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.55 (Dirham 3.81) | Dirham 7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 23 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (Dirham 4.80) | Dirham 9 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.44 (Dirham 3.05) | Dirham 4.54 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.80 (Dirham 3.29) | Dirham 13 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 76 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Dirham 5.04) | Dirham 8 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.32 (Dirham 2.28) | Dirham 4.56 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 71% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,127 (Dirham 2,144) | Dirham 7,712 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,844 (Dirham 1,265) | Dirham 5,741 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 491 (Dirham 337) | Dirham 667 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,100 (Dirham 1,440) | Dirham 4,876 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,306 (Dirham 896) | Dirham 3,526 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 349 (Dirham 239) | Dirham 359 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 281 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,648 (Dirham 1,130) | Dirham 947 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 465 (Dirham 319) | Dirham 407 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 37 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 32 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 38% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 211 (Dirham 145) | Dirham 229 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 194 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 210 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 324 (Dirham 222) | Dirham 333 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 245 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 344 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 10% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,557 (Dirham 60,737) | Dirham 84,651 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.40 (Dirham 3.02) | Dirham 2.12 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 220 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 112 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 53% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 50 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 215 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 260 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 30 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 17 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.90 (Dirham 4.05) | Dirham 12 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.93 (Dirham 2.70) | Dirham 12 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 42 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 75 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 51% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 95 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 181 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 79 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 224 (Dirham 154) | Dirham 595 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 186 (Dirham 128) | Dirham 273 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 73 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 21 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 46 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,518 (Dirham 2,413) | Dirham 2,187 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.28 (Dirham 0.88) | Dirham 0.64 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 307 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 51% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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