- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 ($8) | $14 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($7) | $8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($1.76) | $4.52 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 ($0.88) | $0.89 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($1.84) | $3.19 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.81 ($1.29) | $3.98 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 ($3.96) | $6 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.66 ($1.52) | $3.33 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.25 ($0.87) | $1.61 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.59 ($1.23) | $3.62 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 ($11) | $15 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 ($1.71) | $1.92 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.22 ($0.86) | $2.13 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,131 ($838) | $2,043 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,944 ($520) | $1,575 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 632 ($169) | $176 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,132 ($571) | $1,586 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,335 ($357) | $1,129 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 397 ($106) | $119 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 ($22) | $48 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,728 ($462) | $329 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 424 ($113) | $120 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 ($5.54) | $11 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 ($4.47) | $23 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 2% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 204 ($55) | $47 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 181 ($49) | $45 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 337 ($90) | $86 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 254 ($68) | $115 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,068 ($23,303) | $22,387 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 ($1.16) | $0.78 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 201 ($54) | $85 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 ($4.34) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 ($13) | $19 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 230 ($62) | $111 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 ($4.55) | $7 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($3.10) | $3.48 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 ($3.87) | $5.13 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.84 ($1.56) | $3.47 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.03 ($1.08) | $1.87 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 ($10) | $21 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 ($26) | $45 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 ($14) | $25 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 175 ($47) | $174 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 179 ($48) | $79 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 ($6) | $12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($2.30) | $4.90 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($2.90) | $5.95 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,696 ($722) | $421 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.22 ($0.33) | $0.37 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 ($31) | $53 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($2.62) | $8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 40% cheaper than in United States
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