Cost of living in Brazil compared to Australia
Currency:
Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Brazil is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 (AU$10) | AU$23 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (AU$3.29) | AU$8 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.47 (AU$1.51) | AU$1.97 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (AU$3.56) | AU$7 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (AU$2.14) | AU$6 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 12 (AU$3.37) | AU$4.92 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (AU$1.94) | AU$3.79 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (AU$1.73) | AU$7 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 47 (AU$13) | AU$22 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (AU$2.73) | AU$3.94 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.52 (AU$1.25) | AU$2.39 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Brazil is 69% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,960 (AU$1,095) | AU$4,112 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,602 (AU$720) | AU$2,867 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 752 (AU$208) | AU$316 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,934 (AU$811) | AU$2,760 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,952 (AU$540) | AU$1,977 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 518 (AU$143) | AU$213 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (AU$25) | AU$65 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,801 (AU$498) | AU$644 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 633 (AU$175) | AU$243 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 (AU$6.00) | AU$42 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Brazil is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 270 (AU$75) | AU$125 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 269 (AU$74) | AU$94 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 394 (AU$109) | AU$168 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 313 (AU$87) | AU$178 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Brazil is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 117,123 (AU$32,387) | AU$40,270 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (AU$1.67) | AU$1.96 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 239 (AU$66) | AU$143 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Brazil is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (AU$13) | AU$23 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 284 (AU$79) | AU$85 | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 26 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (AU$3.76) | AU$5.40 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 21 (AU$5.69) | AU$9 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (AU$1.98) | AU$4.47 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.74 (AU$1.59) | AU$4.31 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 57 (AU$16) | AU$39 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Brazil is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 115 (AU$32) | AU$74 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 (AU$17) | AU$46 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 222 (AU$61) | AU$257 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 238 (AU$66) | AU$129 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 33 (AU$9) | AU$22 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (AU$4.44) | AU$5.34 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (AU$3.17) | AU$13 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,517 (AU$972) | AU$943 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.43 (AU$0.39) | AU$0.77 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 138 (AU$38) | AU$87 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (AU$3.39) | AU$46 | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.27652
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,893 prices entered by 1,878 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 54% cheaper than in Australia
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