Cost of living in Brasília (Brazil) is 38% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Brasília | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 42 (RM39) | RM17 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 38 (RM35) | RM16 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (RM10) | RM10 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (RM5.66) | RM7 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (RM13) | RM12 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (RM7) | RM4.87 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (RM25) | RM26 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (RM8) | RM8 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.85 (RM5.46) | RM4.72 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.53 (RM5.17) | RM11 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 (RM42) | RM64 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (RM7) | RM3.38 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.39 (RM4.10) | RM3.96 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Brasília | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,784 (RM3,536) | RM3,094 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,768 (RM2,587) | RM1,858 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 986 (RM922) | RM303 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,012 (RM2,815) | RM2,385 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,888 (RM1,764) | RM1,485 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 344 (RM321) | RM158 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 74 (RM69) | RM122 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,879 (RM1,756) | RM1,309 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 600 (RM560) | RM456 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 (RM29) | RM18 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (RM20) | RM26 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 64% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Brasília | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 307 (RM287) | RM239 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 275 (RM257) | RM129 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 472 (RM442) | RM279 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 314 (RM293) | RM292 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 66% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Brasília | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 142,713 (RM133,375) | RM160,496 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.47 (RM5.11) | RM1.98 | + 158% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 261 (RM244) | RM95 | + 156% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (RM30) | RM19 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 58% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Brasília | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 26 (RM24) | RM14 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 (RM52) | RM22 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 269 (RM252) | RM60 | + 321% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 32 (RM30) | RM23 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (RM10) | RM12 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (RM17) | RM15 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (RM5.65) | RM4.69 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.81 (RM4.50) | RM6 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 52 (RM49) | RM38 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Brasília | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 128 (RM120) | RM75 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 75 (RM70) | RM33 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 234 (RM219) | RM273 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 204 (RM191) | RM152 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (RM26) | RM35 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (RM9) | RM15 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (RM10) | RM18 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,958 (RM3,699) | RM2,097 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.64 (RM0.60) | RM0.34 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 168 (RM157) | RM184 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (RM10) | RM17 | - 39% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 764 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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