Cost of living in Brazil compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 ($7) | $14 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($5.83) | $8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($1.64) | $4.32 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.32 ($0.76) | $0.87 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($1.61) | $3.00 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.61 ($1.28) | $4.07 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 ($3.55) | $6 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.96 ($1.36) | $3.38 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.00 ($0.91) | $1.73 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.53 ($1.03) | $3.19 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 ($9) | $15 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($1.56) | $1.91 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.31 ($0.75) | $2.07 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,240 ($738) | $2,231 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,910 ($435) | $1,605 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 564 ($128) | $178 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,037 ($464) | $1,611 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,338 ($305) | $1,141 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 ($78) | $117 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 ($18) | $48 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,537 ($350) | $300 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 428 ($97) | $121 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 ($5.20) | $11 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 ($3.73) | $22 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 199 ($45) | $49 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 171 ($39) | $44 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 306 ($70) | $87 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 243 ($55) | $114 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,691 ($20,205) | $22,995 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 ($0.99) | $0.77 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 211 ($48) | $80 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 ($4.05) | $7 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 ($10) | $20 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 241 ($55) | $110 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 ($3.60) | $7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.64) | $3.51 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($3.46) | $5.02 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.27 ($1.20) | $3.52 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.66 ($0.83) | $1.82 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 ($8) | $22 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 100 ($23) | $45 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 219 ($50) | $220 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 177 ($40) | $75 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 ($5.18) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($2.05) | $4.81 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($2.59) | $5.82 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,791 ($636) | $405 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 ($0.27) | $0.19 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 114 ($26) | $54 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($2.30) | $8 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 47% cheaper than in United States
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