- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 53 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 26 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.19 (Dirham 3.10) | Dirham 7 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.61 (Dirham 4.49) | Dirham 7 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.57 (Dirham 5.42) | Dirham 9 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.34 (Dirham 3.25) | Dirham 5.11 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.59 (Dirham 4.47) | Dirham 12 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 93 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.22 (Dirham 3.14) | Dirham 4.41 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 63% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,112 (Dirham 3,030) | Dirham 8,211 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,939 (Dirham 1,889) | Dirham 6,300 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 541 (Dirham 527) | Dirham 742 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,103 (Dirham 2,048) | Dirham 6,413 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,301 (Dirham 1,267) | Dirham 4,292 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 404 (Dirham 393) | Dirham 490 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 307 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,721 (Dirham 1,676) | Dirham 1,532 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 431 (Dirham 420) | Dirham 392 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 39 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 40 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 207 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 283 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 183 (Dirham 178) | Dirham 216 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 329 (Dirham 320) | Dirham 387 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 257 (Dirham 250) | Dirham 479 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 10% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 85,390 (Dirham 83,157) | Dirham 77,664 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.12 (Dirham 4.02) | Dirham 2.12 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 199 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 261 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 30% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 22 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 74 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 232 (Dirham 226) | Dirham 273 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 26 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 16 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 19 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 9 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.07 (Dirham 3.97) | Dirham 13 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 60 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 98 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 194 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 77 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 170 (Dirham 165) | Dirham 296 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 173 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 380 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 65 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 43 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,795 (Dirham 2,722) | Dirham 2,077 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.18 (Dirham 1.15) | Dirham 0.75 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 129 (Dirham 125) | Dirham 443 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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