Cost of living in Brazil compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 38% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Brazil | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 52 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 30 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.73 (Dirham 4.17) | Dirham 7 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (Dirham 5.63) | Dirham 5.35 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 24 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.80 (Dirham 4.22) | Dirham 4.03 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.92 (Dirham 4.30) | Dirham 13 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 56 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.60 (Dirham 3.34) | Dirham 3.88 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 67% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Brazil | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,576 (Dirham 2,601) | Dirham 8,915 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,482 (Dirham 1,805) | Dirham 6,658 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 645 (Dirham 469) | Dirham 811 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,673 (Dirham 1,944) | Dirham 5,412 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,723 (Dirham 1,253) | Dirham 3,534 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 600 (Dirham 436) | Dirham 546 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 343 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,002 (Dirham 1,456) | Dirham 1,466 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 642 (Dirham 467) | Dirham 330 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 43 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 44 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 17% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Brazil | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 256 (Dirham 186) | Dirham 225 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 244 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 207 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 392 (Dirham 285) | Dirham 342 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 294 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 344 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 30% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Brazil | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 109,371 (Dirham 79,539) | Dirham 97,182 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (Dirham 4.39) | Dirham 3.42 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 226 (Dirham 165) | Dirham 283 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Brazil | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 23 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 37 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 263 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 329 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 20 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (Dirham 5.03) | Dirham 14 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.75 (Dirham 3.45) | Dirham 19 | - 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 53 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 54 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 38% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Brazil | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 110 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 196 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 63 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 97 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 206 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 237 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 195 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 332 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 77 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 45 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,267 (Dirham 3,103) | Dirham 1,845 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.30 (Dirham 0.94) | Dirham 0.53 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 129 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 296 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 46% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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