Cost of living in Brazil compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 49% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 56 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 27 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 17 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.40 (Dirham 2.95) | Dirham 6 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 14 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.44 (Dirham 4.73) | Dirham 5.91 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 24 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (Dirham 5.23) | Dirham 8 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.91 (Dirham 3.39) | Dirham 4.13 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.53 (Dirham 3.94) | Dirham 15 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 84 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Dirham 5.92) | Dirham 7 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.28 (Dirham 2.85) | Dirham 4.20 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 64% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,135 (Dirham 2,724) | Dirham 7,675 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,850 (Dirham 1,608) | Dirham 5,211 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 529 (Dirham 460) | Dirham 706 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,958 (Dirham 1,701) | Dirham 5,233 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,291 (Dirham 1,122) | Dirham 3,613 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 356 (Dirham 310) | Dirham 462 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 315 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,585 (Dirham 1,378) | Dirham 1,193 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 432 (Dirham 375) | Dirham 348 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 35 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 34 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 198 (Dirham 172) | Dirham 211 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 165 (Dirham 143) | Dirham 185 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 308 (Dirham 267) | Dirham 355 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 245 (Dirham 213) | Dirham 338 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 12% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,262 (Dirham 75,839) | Dirham 88,387 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.34 (Dirham 3.77) | Dirham 2.15 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 213 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 236 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 32% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 72 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 233 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 235 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 19 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.47 (Dirham 4.75) | Dirham 9 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.91 (Dirham 3.40) | Dirham 11 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 45 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 42% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 166 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 49 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 80 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 199 (Dirham 173) | Dirham 309 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 173 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 318 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 67 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 23 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 43 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,779 (Dirham 2,415) | Dirham 1,648 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (Dirham 1.01) | Dirham 0.71 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 112 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 336 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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