- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 ($8) | $14 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($7) | $8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($1.74) | $4.57 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.26 ($0.86) | $0.89 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($1.86) | $3.17 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.65 ($1.23) | $4.04 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 ($3.88) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.60 ($1.48) | $3.33 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.25 ($0.86) | $1.59 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.56 ($1.21) | $3.38 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 ($11) | $15 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 ($1.70) | $1.92 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.20 ($0.85) | $2.13 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,153 ($833) | $2,035 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,955 ($517) | $1,571 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 578 ($153) | $178 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,127 ($562) | $1,574 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,330 ($351) | $1,124 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 410 ($108) | $123 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 ($22) | $48 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,724 ($456) | $334 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 429 ($113) | $118 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 ($5.49) | $11 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 ($4.43) | $22 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 2% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 203 ($54) | $47 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 183 ($48) | $45 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 327 ($86) | $85 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 ($68) | $115 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,104 ($22,752) | $22,272 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.29 ($1.13) | $0.77 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 202 ($53) | $85 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 ($4.38) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 ($12) | $19 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 236 ($62) | $111 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 ($4.61) | $7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($3.09) | $3.51 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($3.90) | $5.09 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 ($1.64) | $3.44 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.05 ($1.07) | $1.86 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 ($10) | $20 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 96 ($25) | $45 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 ($13) | $25 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 176 ($46) | $173 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 174 ($46) | $79 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 ($6) | $12 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($2.30) | $4.87 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($2.89) | $5.88 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,726 ($720) | $427 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 ($0.30) | $0.34 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 115 ($30) | $53 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($2.56) | $8 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 41% cheaper than in United States
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