Cost of living in Brazil compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 64% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (AU$6) | AU$18 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (AU$1.77) | AU$5.97 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.88 (AU$0.88) | AU$1.48 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (AU$1.91) | AU$5.42 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.58 (AU$1.27) | AU$4.93 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (AU$3.99) | AU$7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (AU$1.66) | AU$4.66 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.55 (AU$1.04) | AU$3.18 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.86 (AU$1.11) | AU$5.52 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (AU$1.69) | AU$2.87 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.38 (AU$0.77) | AU$2.47 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 75% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,103 (AU$707) | AU$3,144 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,833 (AU$418) | AU$2,161 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 499 (AU$114) | AU$291 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,099 (AU$478) | AU$1,971 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,316 (AU$300) | AU$1,506 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 365 (AU$83) | AU$177 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (AU$18) | AU$58 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,691 (AU$385) | AU$494 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 467 (AU$106) | AU$245 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (AU$5.20) | AU$13 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (AU$3.85) | AU$31 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 209 (AU$48) | AU$101 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 193 (AU$44) | AU$66 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 326 (AU$74) | AU$137 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 247 (AU$56) | AU$140 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,294 (AU$20,114) | AU$28,179 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.49 (AU$1.02) | AU$1.36 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 223 (AU$51) | AU$159 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (AU$3.89) | AU$8 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 221 (AU$50) | AU$68 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (AU$3.47) | AU$7 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (AU$2.55) | AU$4.66 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (AU$3.56) | AU$7 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.97 (AU$1.36) | AU$3.38 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.07 (AU$0.93) | AU$3.51 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 44 (AU$10) | AU$28 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 56% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 95 (AU$22) | AU$56 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (AU$12) | AU$36 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 225 (AU$51) | AU$227 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 184 (AU$42) | AU$91 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (AU$5.75) | AU$17 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (AU$2.57) | AU$4.49 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (AU$2.24) | AU$9 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,562 (AU$812) | AU$663 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.28 (AU$0.29) | AU$0.51 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (AU$27) | AU$70 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (AU$2.31) | AU$35 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,341 prices entered by 2,022 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 63% cheaper than in Australia
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