Cost of living in Brazil compared to Argentina
Currency:
Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Brazil is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
Brazil | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (ARS $6,147) | ARS $8,530 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (ARS $5,901) | ARS $5,897 | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (ARS $1,778) | ARS $1,911 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.17 (ARS $881) | ARS $882 | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (ARS $2,169) | ARS $1,929 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (ARS $1,338) | ARS $1,061 | + 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 (ARS $4,163) | ARS $4,091 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (ARS $1,676) | ARS $1,592 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (ARS $1,066) | ARS $782 | + 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.86 (ARS $998) | ARS $1,079 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (ARS $7,547) | ARS $4,509 | + 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (ARS $1,565) | ARS $1,946 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.50 (ARS $765) | ARS $429 | + 78% | |
Housing | + 56% | |||
Housing in Brazil is 56% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Brazil | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,821 (ARS $650,315) | ARS $451,018 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,416 (ARS $411,114) | ARS $318,244 | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 673 (ARS $114,575) | ARS $28,854 | + 297% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,756 (ARS $468,977) | ARS $337,031 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,661 (ARS $282,665) | ARS $199,181 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 557 (ARS $94,872) | ARS $25,370 | + 274% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (ARS $15,237) | ARS $9,195 | + 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,914 (ARS $325,724) | ARS $252,100 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 655 (ARS $111,558) | ARS $141,734 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 (ARS $5,208) | ARS $3,508 | + 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (ARS $3,589) | ARS $2,229 | + 61% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Brazil is 12% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Brazil | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 253 (ARS $43,091) | ARS $47,670 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 262 (ARS $44,544) | ARS $30,480 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 411 (ARS $69,936) | ARS $94,860 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 321 (ARS $54,627) | ARS $68,106 | - 20% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Brazil is 35% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Brazil | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,768 (ARS $18,851,577) | ARS $17,137,900 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.65 (ARS $961) | ARS $716 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 241 (ARS $41,085) | ARS $27,160 | + 51% | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Brazil is 35% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Brazil | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (ARS $3,469) | ARS $3,587 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (ARS $8,233) | ARS $6,490 | + 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 275 (ARS $46,744) | ARS $10,006 | + 367% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (ARS $3,855) | ARS $3,430 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (ARS $2,308) | ARS $1,612 | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (ARS $3,163) | ARS $3,019 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (ARS $1,250) | ARS $2,188 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.39 (ARS $918) | ARS $1,947 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 59 (ARS $9,977) | ARS $5,524 | + 81% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Brazil is 22% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Brazil | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 109 (ARS $18,624) | ARS $15,397 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 62 (ARS $10,482) | ARS $6,367 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 251 (ARS $42,793) | ARS $18,459 | + 132% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 224 (ARS $38,065) | ARS $22,802 | + 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (ARS $5,101) | ARS $4,696 | + 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (ARS $2,449) | ARS $2,399 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (ARS $1,952) | ARS $2,204 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,068 (ARS $692,345) | ARS $441,836 | + 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.11 (ARS $188) | ARS $200 | - 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 (ARS $23,041) | ARS $21,782 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (ARS $1,919) | ARS $2,480 | - 23% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 23,479 prices entered by 2,582 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
170.190
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Cost of living in Brazil is 26% more expensive than in Argentina
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