Cost of living in Brazil compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (ARS $465) | ARS $653 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (ARS $454) | ARS $472 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (ARS $129) | ARS $156 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.92 (ARS $66) | ARS $68 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (ARS $142) | ARS $146 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.52 (ARS $93) | ARS $90 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (ARS $296) | ARS $285 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (ARS $121) | ARS $109 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.60 (ARS $77) | ARS $52 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.92 (ARS $82) | ARS $82 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (ARS $644) | ARS $290 | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (ARS $124) | ARS $147 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.48 (ARS $58) | ARS $40 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 23% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,065 (ARS $51,360) | ARS $38,387 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,845 (ARS $30,915) | ARS $24,822 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 511 (ARS $8,560) | ARS $4,434 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,143 (ARS $35,910) | ARS $26,601 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,321 (ARS $22,134) | ARS $17,333 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 372 (ARS $6,227) | ARS $3,534 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (ARS $1,338) | ARS $1,443 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,693 (ARS $28,369) | ARS $36,634 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 478 (ARS $8,002) | ARS $15,944 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (ARS $378) | ARS $362 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (ARS $284) | ARS $271 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 201 (ARS $3,363) | ARS $4,097 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 188 (ARS $3,156) | ARS $2,642 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 329 (ARS $5,510) | ARS $7,499 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 247 (ARS $4,145) | ARS $6,205 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 28% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 90,025 (ARS $1,508,380) | ARS $2,102,690 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.60 (ARS $77) | ARS $72 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 221 (ARS $3,709) | ARS $1,643 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 21% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (ARS $275) | ARS $297 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (ARS $698) | ARS $631 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 216 (ARS $3,616) | ARS $1,245 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (ARS $255) | ARS $278 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (ARS $185) | ARS $170 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (ARS $258) | ARS $228 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.95 (ARS $100) | ARS $119 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.04 (ARS $68) | ARS $135 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 44 (ARS $738) | ARS $523 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 5% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 94 (ARS $1,568) | ARS $1,377 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (ARS $885) | ARS $701 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 216 (ARS $3,617) | ARS $2,334 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 179 (ARS $2,998) | ARS $2,298 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (ARS $429) | ARS $430 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (ARS $186) | ARS $172 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (ARS $162) | ARS $161 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,568 (ARS $59,789) | ARS $67,861 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 (ARS $21) | ARS $19 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 118 (ARS $1,984) | ARS $2,064 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (ARS $171) | ARS $181 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
16.755
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Cost of living in Brazil is 14% more expensive than in Argentina
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