Cost of living in Brasília (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Brasília | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 39 (R 132) | R 155 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (R 124) | R 70 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (R 38) | R 40 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (R 20) | R 16 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (R 37) | R 47 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (R 24) | R 23 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 27 (R 92) | R 65 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (R 29) | R 26 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.78 (R 20) | R 21 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (R 22) | R 25 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 53 (R 180) | R 95 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (R 26) | R 24 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.07 (R 14) | R 16 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,551 (R 12,052) | R 22,178 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,607 (R 8,847) | R 14,406 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,340 (R 4,547) | R 1,258 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,797 (R 9,491) | R 13,054 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,898 (R 6,443) | R 8,200 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 590 (R 2,002) | R 1,016 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 71 (R 241) | R 730 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,860 (R 6,314) | R 5,157 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 603 (R 2,045) | R 1,529 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (R 93) | R 86 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (R 72) | R 39 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 278 (R 944) | R 864 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 272 (R 922) | R 633 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 485 (R 1,647) | R 1,635 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 306 (R 1,039) | R 1,296 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 39% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 130,075 (R 441,453) | R 339,135 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.67 (R 19) | R 22 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 264 (R 896) | R 532 | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (R 118) | R 118 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 31 (R 105) | R 65 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 (R 190) | R 153 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 311 (R 1,055) | R 430 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 (R 65) | R 49 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (R 35) | R 31 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (R 61) | R 63 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (R 21) | R 26 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.01 (R 14) | R 19 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (R 146) | R 171 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Brasília | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 117 (R 397) | R 391 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 67 (R 226) | R 200 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 219 (R 743) | R 737 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 173 (R 586) | R 649 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (R 103) | R 74 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (R 35) | R 31 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (R 39) | R 37 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,113 (R 13,960) | R 7,731 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.64 (R 2.19) | R 1.38 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 180 (R 612) | R 694 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (R 38) | R 50 | - 24% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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