Cost of living in Brazil compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 (AU$9) | AU$22 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (AU$3.02) | AU$7 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.40 (AU$1.29) | AU$1.43 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (AU$3.03) | AU$5.82 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (AU$2.07) | AU$6 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 20 (AU$5.92) | AU$9 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (AU$2.10) | AU$4.43 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.85 (AU$1.42) | AU$3.13 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.60 (AU$1.64) | AU$6 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (AU$2.36) | AU$3.22 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.79 (AU$1.11) | AU$1.94 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 65% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,838 (AU$830) | AU$2,653 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,012 (AU$588) | AU$1,914 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 581 (AU$170) | AU$223 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,248 (AU$658) | AU$2,260 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,500 (AU$439) | AU$1,670 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 431 (AU$126) | AU$169 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (AU$25) | AU$64 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,018 (AU$590) | AU$584 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 585 (AU$171) | AU$229 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (AU$5.56) | AU$39 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (AU$71) | AU$119 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 221 (AU$65) | AU$75 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 347 (AU$101) | AU$150 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (AU$78) | AU$158 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 99,515 (AU$29,108) | AU$32,936 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 (AU$1.93) | AU$1.87 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 221 (AU$65) | AU$146 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (AU$5.11) | AU$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (AU$15) | AU$14 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 242 (AU$71) | AU$80 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (AU$4.93) | AU$8 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (AU$3.49) | AU$4.49 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (AU$4.87) | AU$5.55 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (AU$1.86) | AU$3.06 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.60 (AU$1.34) | AU$3.43 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 48 (AU$14) | AU$33 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 92 (AU$27) | AU$61 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 54 (AU$16) | AU$39 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 189 (AU$55) | AU$257 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 188 (AU$55) | AU$112 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (AU$8) | AU$19 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (AU$3.64) | AU$5.13 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (AU$2.94) | AU$9 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,028 (AU$1,178) | AU$792 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.36 (AU$0.40) | AU$0.34 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 (AU$36) | AU$73 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (AU$3.58) | AU$41 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.29250
AUD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,133 prices entered by 2,304 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 49% cheaper than in Australia
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