Cost of living in Brazil compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (ARS $387) | ARS $459 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (ARS $352) | ARS $335 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (ARS $105) | ARS $126 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.47 (ARS $47) | ARS $58 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (ARS $109) | ARS $110 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.41 (ARS $74) | ARS $64 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (ARS $217) | ARS $246 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (ARS $86) | ARS $72 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.26 (ARS $58) | ARS $38 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.74 (ARS $65) | ARS $68 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (ARS $502) | ARS $243 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (ARS $97) | ARS $121 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.40 (ARS $46) | ARS $35 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 22% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,275 (ARS $44,651) | ARS $30,106 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,885 (ARS $25,695) | ARS $19,951 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 464 (ARS $6,333) | ARS $3,904 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,006 (ARS $27,348) | ARS $21,325 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,310 (ARS $17,860) | ARS $14,310 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 330 (ARS $4,503) | ARS $3,039 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (ARS $1,074) | ARS $1,261 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,545 (ARS $21,070) | ARS $25,297 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 439 (ARS $5,990) | ARS $10,232 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (ARS $324) | ARS $315 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (ARS $231) | ARS $205 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 9% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 216 (ARS $2,943) | ARS $3,029 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 185 (ARS $2,523) | ARS $2,026 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 317 (ARS $4,323) | ARS $4,797 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 243 (ARS $3,311) | ARS $4,367 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 33% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,891 (ARS $1,198,403) | ARS $1,419,320 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.31 (ARS $59) | ARS $57 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 213 (ARS $2,904) | ARS $1,332 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 21% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (ARS $235) | ARS $250 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (ARS $563) | ARS $549 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 234 (ARS $3,192) | ARS $966 | + 231% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (ARS $207) | ARS $236 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (ARS $156) | ARS $134 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (ARS $212) | ARS $197 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.74 (ARS $78) | ARS $100 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.82 (ARS $52) | ARS $113 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (ARS $540) | ARS $419 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 12% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 98 (ARS $1,334) | ARS $1,058 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (ARS $708) | ARS $581 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 235 (ARS $3,206) | ARS $1,820 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 179 (ARS $2,445) | ARS $1,720 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (ARS $352) | ARS $338 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (ARS $138) | ARS $137 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (ARS $154) | ARS $130 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,266 (ARS $44,538) | ARS $48,708 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.31 (ARS $18) | ARS $14 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 119 (ARS $1,618) | ARS $1,754 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (ARS $141) | ARS $133 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 28,866 prices entered by 2,657 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 18% more expensive than in Argentina
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