Cost of living in Brazil compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 18% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Brazil | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (ARS $2,529) | ARS $4,586 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (ARS $2,449) | ARS $3,047 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (ARS $771) | ARS $1,007 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.47 (ARS $387) | ARS $391 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (ARS $902) | ARS $993 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (ARS $550) | ARS $648 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (ARS $1,810) | ARS $1,489 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (ARS $673) | ARS $650 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.75 (ARS $406) | ARS $426 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.87 (ARS $415) | ARS $478 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (ARS $3,090) | ARS $2,100 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (ARS $630) | ARS $741 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.96 (ARS $351) | ARS $264 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 20% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Brazil | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,765 (ARS $266,074) | ARS $239,907 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,483 (ARS $175,477) | ARS $149,870 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 622 (ARS $43,929) | ARS $19,191 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,713 (ARS $191,750) | ARS $168,092 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,683 (ARS $118,953) | ARS $121,296 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 617 (ARS $43,640) | ARS $16,689 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (ARS $6,399) | ARS $4,700 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,939 (ARS $137,017) | ARS $128,437 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 659 (ARS $46,545) | ARS $74,507 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (ARS $2,133) | ARS $1,830 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (ARS $1,495) | ARS $1,544 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 14% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Brazil | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 258 (ARS $18,224) | ARS $27,328 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 252 (ARS $17,844) | ARS $16,641 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 405 (ARS $28,640) | ARS $42,664 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 314 (ARS $22,187) | ARS $38,721 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 44% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Brazil | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 117,955 (ARS $8,336,588) | ARS $8,323,470 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.48 (ARS $387) | ARS $284 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 233 (ARS $16,458) | ARS $8,408 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 8% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Brazil | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (ARS $1,542) | ARS $1,864 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 44 (ARS $3,091) | ARS $3,242 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 259 (ARS $18,291) | ARS $7,414 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (ARS $1,651) | ARS $1,866 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (ARS $949) | ARS $910 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (ARS $1,349) | ARS $1,472 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (ARS $521) | ARS $836 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.33 (ARS $377) | ARS $708 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 (ARS $3,898) | ARS $3,089 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Brazil | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 111 (ARS $7,832) | ARS $8,024 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 64 (ARS $4,521) | ARS $3,205 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 239 (ARS $16,856) | ARS $13,734 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 199 (ARS $14,067) | ARS $15,589 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (ARS $2,085) | ARS $2,717 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (ARS $906) | ARS $1,462 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (ARS $798) | ARS $1,130 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,422 (ARS $312,561) | ARS $345,503 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.26 (ARS $89) | ARS $59 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 132 (ARS $9,330) | ARS $9,095 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (ARS $792) | ARS $983 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
70.676
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Cost of living in Brazil is 11% more expensive than in Argentina
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