Cost of living in Brasília, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in Brasília

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 12,742
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 5,439
  • Cost of living in Brasília is cheaper than in 55% of cities in Brazil (6 out of 11)
  • Cost of living in Brasília is cheaper than in 59% of cities in Latin America (20 out of 34)
  • Cost of living in Brasília is cheaper than in 83% of cities in the World (174 out of 210)
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List of prices in Brasília
Current as of Oct 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 41
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R$ 35
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R$ 9
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R$ 5.87
12 eggs, large R$ 11
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 7
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 24
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R$ 8
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R$ 5.09
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R$ 5.97
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 44
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 8
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 4.54
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 3,757
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 2,516
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 986
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 2,707
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 1,832
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 371
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 68
40” flat screen tv R$ 1,814
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 593
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 39
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 21
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 285
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 269
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 416
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 291
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 138,042
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 5.13
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 262
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R$ 34
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R$ 23
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 56
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 273
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 26
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 11
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 16
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 7
Tube of toothpaste R$ 4.68
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 53
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 115
2 tickets to the movies R$ 76
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 234
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 200
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R$ 27
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R$ 13
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R$ 11
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R$ 3,730
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 0.64
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 148
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 11
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 579 prices entered by 50 different people.
Latest price update: October 01, 2023

Brasília position in our World Ranking

the world
174th
out of 210
latin america
20th
out of 34
brazil
6th
out of 11

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