Cost of living in Brazil compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (ARS $386) | ARS $445 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (ARS $340) | ARS $322 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (ARS $100) | ARS $119 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.43 (ARS $46) | ARS $57 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (ARS $104) | ARS $100 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.50 (ARS $73) | ARS $62 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (ARS $208) | ARS $236 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (ARS $82) | ARS $68 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.26 (ARS $57) | ARS $36 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.67 (ARS $62) | ARS $65 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (ARS $496) | ARS $230 | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (ARS $94) | ARS $115 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.42 (ARS $45) | ARS $35 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 24% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,254 (ARS $43,275) | ARS $28,847 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,902 (ARS $25,302) | ARS $19,031 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 481 (ARS $6,403) | ARS $3,819 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,964 (ARS $26,120) | ARS $20,077 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,290 (ARS $17,155) | ARS $13,437 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 330 (ARS $4,385) | ARS $2,908 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 77 (ARS $1,029) | ARS $1,249 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,514 (ARS $20,142) | ARS $22,175 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 437 (ARS $5,811) | ARS $8,944 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (ARS $326) | ARS $302 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (ARS $227) | ARS $196 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 11% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 217 (ARS $2,892) | ARS $2,894 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (ARS $2,396) | ARS $1,943 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 311 (ARS $4,141) | ARS $4,467 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 239 (ARS $3,182) | ARS $4,033 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 40% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,740 (ARS $1,166,991) | ARS $1,228,840 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.28 (ARS $57) | ARS $56 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 211 (ARS $2,807) | ARS $1,274 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 23% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (ARS $235) | ARS $246 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (ARS $541) | ARS $462 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 235 (ARS $3,132) | ARS $930 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (ARS $220) | ARS $241 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (ARS $151) | ARS $129 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (ARS $203) | ARS $195 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.69 (ARS $76) | ARS $98 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.85 (ARS $51) | ARS $112 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (ARS $522) | ARS $397 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 24% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 (ARS $1,320) | ARS $959 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (ARS $688) | ARS $553 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 236 (ARS $3,138) | ARS $1,768 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 181 (ARS $2,404) | ARS $1,597 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (ARS $333) | ARS $296 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (ARS $130) | ARS $136 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (ARS $153) | ARS $129 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,124 (ARS $41,558) | ARS $40,639 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.32 (ARS $18) | ARS $11 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 114 (ARS $1,520) | ARS $1,710 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (ARS $139) | ARS $127 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 27,554 prices entered by 2,565 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 23% more expensive than in Argentina
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