- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 56 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 27 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 21 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.26 (Dirham 3.15) | Dirham 7 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.66 (Dirham 4.50) | Dirham 7 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.61 (Dirham 5.41) | Dirham 9 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.26 (Dirham 3.15) | Dirham 5.04 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.57 (Dirham 4.42) | Dirham 14 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 106 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.21 (Dirham 3.10) | Dirham 4.48 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 62% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,143 (Dirham 3,036) | Dirham 7,913 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,947 (Dirham 1,880) | Dirham 6,126 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 623 (Dirham 601) | Dirham 760 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,114 (Dirham 2,042) | Dirham 6,091 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,325 (Dirham 1,280) | Dirham 4,279 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 405 (Dirham 391) | Dirham 536 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 303 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,732 (Dirham 1,673) | Dirham 1,488 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 430 (Dirham 416) | Dirham 447 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 38 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 39 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 22% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 203 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 260 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 183 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 212 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 328 (Dirham 317) | Dirham 404 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 (Dirham 250) | Dirham 469 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 6% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 85,971 (Dirham 83,032) | Dirham 78,133 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.28 (Dirham 4.14) | Dirham 2.29 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 202 (Dirham 195) | Dirham 244 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 31% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 23 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 69 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 237 (Dirham 228) | Dirham 281 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 27 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 16 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 19 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (Dirham 5.95) | Dirham 11 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.04 (Dirham 3.90) | Dirham 13 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 58 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 46% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 95 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 199 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 78 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 176 (Dirham 170) | Dirham 336 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 175 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 360 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 67 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 43 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,728 (Dirham 2,635) | Dirham 2,132 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.12 (Dirham 1.08) | Dirham 0.83 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 116 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 461 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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