Cost of living in Brazil compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 33 (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 32 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (AU$3.28) | AU$6 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.39 (AU$1.56) | AU$1.64 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (AU$3.21) | AU$5.98 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (AU$2.05) | AU$7 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (AU$2.24) | AU$4.37 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.13 (AU$1.48) | AU$3.21 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.97 (AU$1.73) | AU$5.90 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 (AU$13) | AU$19 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (AU$2.43) | AU$3.42 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.00 (AU$1.16) | AU$2.62 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 64% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,304 (AU$956) | AU$2,996 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,204 (AU$638) | AU$2,086 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 567 (AU$164) | AU$253 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,590 (AU$749) | AU$2,038 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,591 (AU$460) | AU$1,525 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 493 (AU$143) | AU$175 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 85 (AU$25) | AU$72 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,069 (AU$598) | AU$552 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 595 (AU$172) | AU$251 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (AU$5.29) | AU$36 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 241 (AU$70) | AU$114 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 226 (AU$65) | AU$74 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (AU$106) | AU$153 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 263 (AU$76) | AU$168 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 104,390 (AU$30,199) | AU$31,985 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 (AU$1.91) | AU$1.97 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 225 (AU$65) | AU$157 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (AU$5.80) | AU$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 242 (AU$70) | AU$74 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (AU$5.10) | AU$8 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (AU$3.53) | AU$4.91 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (AU$5.06) | AU$5.52 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (AU$1.85) | AU$3.39 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.79 (AU$1.39) | AU$3.43 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 51 (AU$15) | AU$32 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 (AU$29) | AU$65 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 (AU$17) | AU$39 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 201 (AU$58) | AU$225 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 195 (AU$56) | AU$107 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (AU$8) | AU$19 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (AU$3.42) | AU$5.01 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (AU$3.04) | AU$10 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,213 (AU$1,219) | AU$717 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.09 (AU$0.31) | AU$0.24 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (AU$34) | AU$76 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 13 (AU$3.63) | AU$42 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,312 prices entered by 2,117 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 49% cheaper than in Australia
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