Cost of living in Brazil compared to United States
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 ($7) | $19 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 ($7) | $10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 ($2.26) | $5.95 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.82 ($1.17) | $1.09 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 ($2.45) | $4.92 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 ($1.53) | $4.81 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 ($5.22) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 ($1.82) | $4.70 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.66 ($1.13) | $2.55 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 ($1.21) | $3.06 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 ($9) | $16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 ($1.76) | $2.74 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.92 ($0.99) | $3.08 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,686 ($738) | $3,012 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,512 ($503) | $2,224 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 587 ($118) | $219 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,715 ($544) | $1,967 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,707 ($342) | $1,475 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 515 ($103) | $147 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 ($18) | $64 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,982 ($397) | $284 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 626 ($125) | $132 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 29 ($5.86) | $13 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 ($4.10) | $30 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 248 ($50) | $54 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 248 ($50) | $44 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 414 ($83) | $93 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 301 ($60) | $120 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,133 ($23,053) | $27,658 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.59 ($1.12) | $1.06 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 229 ($46) | $83 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 ($4.34) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 45 ($9) | $20 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 264 ($53) | $137 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 ($4.46) | $8 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 ($2.58) | $4.91 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 ($3.73) | $6 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 ($1.51) | $4.81 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.31 ($1.06) | $2.19 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 ($11) | $27 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 112 ($22) | $55 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 66 ($13) | $28 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 215 ($43) | $196 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 200 ($40) | $88 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 ($5.90) | $14 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 ($2.35) | $5.21 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($2.22) | $6 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,406 ($882) | $578 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.31 ($0.26) | $0.20 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 ($25) | $59 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($2.25) | $10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Brazil is 52% cheaper than in United States
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