Cost of living in Brazil compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (AU$2.28) | AU$6 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.30 (AU$1.04) | AU$1.29 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (AU$2.26) | AU$5.49 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.74 (AU$1.80) | AU$4.91 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (AU$4.93) | AU$8 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (AU$1.90) | AU$4.35 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.05 (AU$1.27) | AU$3.24 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.53 (AU$1.43) | AU$5.77 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (AU$12) | AU$19 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (AU$2.18) | AU$2.95 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.39 (AU$1.07) | AU$2.22 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,298 (AU$1,038) | AU$2,572 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,894 (AU$596) | AU$2,033 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 542 (AU$171) | AU$198 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,945 (AU$612) | AU$1,975 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,302 (AU$410) | AU$1,439 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 342 (AU$108) | AU$181 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 77 (AU$24) | AU$59 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,489 (AU$469) | AU$555 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 436 (AU$137) | AU$215 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (AU$5.19) | AU$30 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 201 (AU$63) | AU$101 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 172 (AU$54) | AU$78 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 305 (AU$96) | AU$148 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 243 (AU$77) | AU$159 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,176 (AU$28,063) | AU$26,504 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.41 (AU$1.39) | AU$1.51 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 210 (AU$66) | AU$153 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (AU$5.80) | AU$9 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 247 (AU$78) | AU$70 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (AU$5.11) | AU$6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (AU$3.64) | AU$4.78 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (AU$4.64) | AU$5.72 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.25 (AU$1.65) | AU$3.34 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.66 (AU$1.15) | AU$3.66 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 (AU$12) | AU$28 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 101 (AU$32) | AU$55 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (AU$16) | AU$36 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 218 (AU$69) | AU$209 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 175 (AU$55) | AU$104 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (AU$2.91) | AU$4.69 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (AU$3.69) | AU$9 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,981 (AU$938) | AU$640 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (AU$0.36) | AU$0.38 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 112 (AU$35) | AU$73 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (AU$3.19) | AU$35 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.31469
AUD
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,556 prices entered by 2,078 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 48% cheaper than in Australia
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