Cost of living in Brazil compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 ($6.00) | $17 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 ($6) | $9 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 ($2.07) | $5.06 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.40 ($0.87) | $0.99 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 ($2.08) | $3.32 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 ($1.40) | $4.44 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 20 ($4.01) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 ($1.44) | $3.92 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.86 ($0.96) | $1.94 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.69 ($1.12) | $3.35 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 ($8) | $16 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 ($1.59) | $2.27 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.79 ($0.75) | $2.45 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,823 ($558) | $2,513 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,997 ($395) | $1,956 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 590 ($117) | $204 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,234 ($441) | $1,777 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,476 ($292) | $1,346 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 418 ($83) | $137 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 ($17) | $57 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,988 ($393) | $302 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 588 ($116) | $134 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 ($5.21) | $12 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 ($3.66) | $26 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 241 ($48) | $51 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 218 ($43) | $46 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 347 ($69) | $92 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 263 ($52) | $120 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,744 ($19,512) | $25,233 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 ($1.30) | $1.06 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 224 ($44) | $77 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 ($3.43) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 ($10) | $19 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 244 ($48) | $125 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 ($3.40) | $7 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.38) | $4.17 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 ($3.32) | $5.50 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 ($1.27) | $4.18 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.63 ($0.92) | $2.05 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 ($9) | $25 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Brazil | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 93 ($18) | $49 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 54 ($11) | $27 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 183 ($36) | $192 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 ($37) | $82 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 ($5.52) | $13 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 ($2.43) | $5.17 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($2.02) | $6 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,925 ($776) | $499 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.23 ($0.24) | $0.17 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 123 ($24) | $53 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 ($2.37) | $9 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 53% cheaper than in United States
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