Cost of living in Brasília, Brazil vs Takasaki, Japan
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 (¥717) | ¥867 | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (¥527) | ¥667 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (¥137) | ¥350 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.89 (¥75) | ¥136 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (¥160) | ¥240 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.72 (¥111) | ¥400 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (¥339) | ¥656 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (¥158) | ¥700 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.01 (¥97) | ¥250 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.23 (¥101) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (¥809) | ¥1,500 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (¥140) | ¥240 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.88 (¥75) | ¥146 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,426 (¥66,371) | ¥126,011 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,132 (¥41,300) | ¥75,942 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 254 (¥4,911) | ¥20,058 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,377 (¥46,037) | ¥80,000 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,519 (¥29,431) | ¥60,000 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 408 (¥7,908) | ¥15,000 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 (¥1,473) | ¥6,370 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,575 (¥30,512) | ¥130,000 | - 77% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 475 (¥9,194) | ¥15,000 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (¥472) | ¥900 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (¥358) | ¥2,000 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 179 (¥3,471) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 181 (¥3,504) | ¥4,000 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 332 (¥6,440) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 245 (¥4,753) | ¥12,000 | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 91,523 (¥1,772,860) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.47 (¥87) | ¥146 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 189 (¥3,658) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 38 (¥733) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (¥427) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (¥918) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 247 (¥4,779) | ¥950 | + 403% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (¥305) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (¥216) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (¥308) | ¥350 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (¥120) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.77 (¥73) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (¥714) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 105 (¥2,043) | ¥7,000 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 56 (¥1,078) | ¥2,800 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 260 (¥5,038) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 185 (¥3,587) | ¥1,800 | + 99% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (¥448) | ¥500 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (¥244) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (¥206) | ¥600 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,918 (¥75,887) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.76 (¥15) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 (¥2,445) | ¥9,800 | - 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (¥197) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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