Cost of living in Brazil compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (AU$7) | AU$18 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (AU$1.94) | AU$5.98 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.65 (AU$0.91) | AU$1.38 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (AU$2.01) | AU$5.60 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.34 (AU$1.33) | AU$5.00 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (AU$4.11) | AU$8 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (AU$1.70) | AU$4.46 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.25 (AU$1.06) | AU$3.28 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.81 (AU$1.20) | AU$5.36 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (AU$1.81) | AU$2.94 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.35 (AU$0.83) | AU$2.12 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 70% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,158 (AU$788) | AU$2,608 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,847 (AU$461) | AU$1,866 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 464 (AU$116) | AU$237 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,004 (AU$500) | AU$1,857 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,277 (AU$319) | AU$1,408 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 332 (AU$83) | AU$172 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (AU$20) | AU$60 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,558 (AU$389) | AU$476 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 456 (AU$114) | AU$239 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (AU$5.68) | AU$11 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (AU$4.32) | AU$31 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 218 (AU$54) | AU$110 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 191 (AU$48) | AU$72 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 324 (AU$81) | AU$150 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 245 (AU$61) | AU$142 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,473 (AU$22,320) | AU$27,633 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 (AU$1.09) | AU$1.44 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 215 (AU$54) | AU$146 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (AU$4.32) | AU$8 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 229 (AU$57) | AU$70 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (AU$3.71) | AU$7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (AU$2.79) | AU$4.59 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (AU$3.84) | AU$5.99 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.60 (AU$1.40) | AU$3.63 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 (AU$0.97) | AU$3.34 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 42 (AU$10) | AU$29 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 98 (AU$24) | AU$57 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (AU$13) | AU$35 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 244 (AU$61) | AU$208 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 182 (AU$45) | AU$96 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (AU$6) | AU$17 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (AU$2.74) | AU$4.65 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (AU$2.67) | AU$10 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,398 (AU$848) | AU$653 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.30 (AU$0.32) | AU$0.53 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 120 (AU$30) | AU$68 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (AU$2.64) | AU$35 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.24946
AUD
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,981 prices entered by 1,889 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 58% cheaper than in Australia
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