Cost of living in Brazil compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 5% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (ARS $451) | ARS $629 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (ARS $430) | ARS $448 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (ARS $125) | ARS $151 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.89 (ARS $62) | ARS $67 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (ARS $135) | ARS $143 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.59 (ARS $90) | ARS $87 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (ARS $280) | ARS $271 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (ARS $116) | ARS $103 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.57 (ARS $73) | ARS $49 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.83 (ARS $78) | ARS $79 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (ARS $606) | ARS $283 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (ARS $119) | ARS $144 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.36 (ARS $54) | ARS $39 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 20% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,100 (ARS $49,736) | ARS $36,672 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,821 (ARS $29,214) | ARS $23,735 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 491 (ARS $7,872) | ARS $4,441 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,061 (ARS $33,075) | ARS $24,734 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,276 (ARS $20,482) | ARS $16,176 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 357 (ARS $5,729) | ARS $3,496 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (ARS $1,274) | ARS $1,428 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,672 (ARS $26,827) | ARS $35,254 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 471 (ARS $7,551) | ARS $14,988 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (ARS $357) | ARS $350 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (ARS $273) | ARS $262 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 6% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 212 (ARS $3,408) | ARS $3,868 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 192 (ARS $3,082) | ARS $2,396 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 324 (ARS $5,199) | ARS $6,803 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 247 (ARS $3,957) | ARS $5,670 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 29% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,728 (ARS $1,407,660) | ARS $2,013,570 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.44 (ARS $71) | ARS $68 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 224 (ARS $3,588) | ARS $1,555 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 22% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (ARS $264) | ARS $287 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (ARS $651) | ARS $612 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 218 (ARS $3,500) | ARS $1,176 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (ARS $243) | ARS $258 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (ARS $179) | ARS $163 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (ARS $251) | ARS $217 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.97 (ARS $96) | ARS $114 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.07 (ARS $65) | ARS $130 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (ARS $695) | ARS $502 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 5% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 93 (ARS $1,497) | ARS $1,314 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (ARS $840) | ARS $667 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 219 (ARS $3,516) | ARS $2,189 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 183 (ARS $2,932) | ARS $2,187 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (ARS $404) | ARS $403 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (ARS $180) | ARS $166 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (ARS $157) | ARS $153 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,524 (ARS $56,551) | ARS $66,064 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 (ARS $20) | ARS $18 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (ARS $1,879) | ARS $1,985 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (ARS $164) | ARS $171 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 13% more expensive than in Argentina
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