Cost of living in Brasília, Brazil vs Tarija, Bolivia
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 ($b45) | $b27 | + 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 ($b33) | $b29 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($b9) | $b12 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.93 ($b4.78) | $b5.34 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 ($b10) | $b10 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.72 ($b7) | $b5.49 | + 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 ($b22) | $b15 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 ($b10) | $b9 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.01 ($b6) | $b4.39 | + 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.23 ($b6) | $b13 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 ($b51) | $b38 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($b9) | $b11 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.09 ($b4.97) | $b4.55 | + 9% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,430 ($b4,169) | $b2,703 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,132 ($b2,592) | $b1,690 | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 254 ($b308) | $b206 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,343 ($b2,848) | $b1,841 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,478 ($b1,796) | $b1,245 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 437 ($b532) | $b159 | + 235% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 74 ($b90) | $b195 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,659 ($b2,016) | $b2,914 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 464 ($b564) | $b1,888 | - 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 ($b29) | $b50 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 ($b23) | $b13 | + 76% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 163 ($b198) | $b325 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 191 ($b232) | $b273 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 346 ($b421) | $b515 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 249 ($b302) | $b377 | - 20% | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 53% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 96,148 ($b116,879) | $b100,489 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.57 ($b5.55) | $b3.73 | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 198 ($b240) | $b137 | + 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 38 ($b46) | $b18 | + 149% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 ($b25) | $b45 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 ($b63) | $b12 | + 428% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 258 ($b314) | $b121 | + 158% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 ($b19) | $b34 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 ($b14) | $b26 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($b18) | $b33 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 ($b8) | $b11 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.23 ($b5.14) | $b15 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 ($b44) | $b29 | + 51% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 104 ($b127) | $b61 | + 106% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 ($b69) | $b68 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 298 ($b362) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 192 ($b233) | $b142 | + 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 ($b30) | $b29 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 ($b15) | $b15 | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($b13) | $b24 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,092 ($b4,975) | $b2,243 | + 122% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.76 ($b0.92) | $b1.18 | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 119 ($b145) | $b310 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($b12) | $b17 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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