Cost of living in Brazil compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 ($4.99) | $15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 ($4.75) | $8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 ($1.38) | $4.25 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.88 ($0.69) | $0.88 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 ($1.48) | $2.94 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.60 ($0.99) | $4.10 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 ($3.10) | $6 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 ($1.28) | $3.29 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.55 ($0.81) | $1.68 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.83 ($0.86) | $3.30 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 ($7) | $14 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($1.31) | $1.99 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.36 ($0.60) | $2.06 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,100 ($549) | $2,211 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,821 ($323) | $1,548 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 491 ($87) | $179 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,061 ($365) | $1,535 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,276 ($226) | $1,116 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 357 ($63) | $113 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 ($14) | $50 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,685 ($299) | $271 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 466 ($83) | $128 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 ($3.94) | $11 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 ($3.03) | $22 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 211 ($37) | $47 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 193 ($34) | $43 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 326 ($58) | $87 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 249 ($44) | $109 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,981 ($15,594) | $23,574 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.46 ($0.79) | $0.64 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 224 ($40) | $74 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 ($2.92) | $7 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 218 ($39) | $112 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 ($2.69) | $7 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 ($1.97) | $3.47 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 ($2.77) | $4.93 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.97 ($1.06) | $3.64 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.10 ($0.73) | $1.81 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 ($8) | $22 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 94 ($17) | $46 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 ($9) | $25 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 219 ($39) | $205 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 183 ($32) | $80 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 ($4.46) | $12 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 ($2.00) | $5.04 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($1.73) | $5.85 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,524 ($625) | $421 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 ($0.23) | $0.51 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 ($21) | $49 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($1.80) | $8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 58% cheaper than in United States
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