Cost of living in Brazil compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 39 ($7) | $22 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 37 ($7) | $12 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 ($2.10) | $5.80 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.57 ($0.98) | $1.10 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 ($2.32) | $5.29 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 ($1.37) | $4.87 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 ($4.49) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 12 ($2.19) | $4.25 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 ($1.19) | $2.31 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 ($1.12) | $3.56 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 48 ($8) | $18 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 ($1.78) | $2.93 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.48 ($0.79) | $3.16 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 75% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,189 ($735) | $3,246 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,787 ($489) | $2,447 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 740 ($130) | $230 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,043 ($534) | $2,252 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,044 ($359) | $1,656 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 513 ($90) | $165 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 ($16) | $63 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,805 ($317) | $255 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 633 ($111) | $145 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 ($5.29) | $15 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 ($3.79) | $34 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 284 ($50) | $58 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 283 ($50) | $51 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 416 ($73) | $105 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 313 ($55) | $142 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 118,143 ($20,727) | $30,848 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 ($1.08) | $0.95 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 242 ($43) | $87 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 ($3.83) | $9 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 ($8) | $21 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 276 ($48) | $163 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 ($4.01) | $9 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 ($2.43) | $5.25 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 21 ($3.63) | $7 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 ($1.32) | $5.12 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 6 ($1.05) | $2.34 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 58 ($10) | $31 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 115 ($20) | $61 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 ($11) | $30 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 234 ($41) | $230 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 239 ($42) | $104 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 32 ($5.59) | $15 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 ($2.86) | $5.86 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 ($2.04) | $8 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,574 ($627) | $490 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.31 ($0.23) | $0.54 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 141 ($25) | $72 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 ($2.15) | $11 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 60% cheaper than in United States
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