Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bermuda
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Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in Brazil is 72% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Brazil | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (BD$7) | BD$24 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (BD$7) | BD$20 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (BD$2.21) | BD$14 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.49 (BD$1.11) | BD$3.32 | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (BD$2.60) | BD$4.71 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (BD$1.58) | BD$10 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (BD$5.21) | BD$8 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (BD$1.93) | BD$7 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.78 (BD$1.17) | BD$3.52 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.92 (BD$1.20) | BD$3.52 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (BD$9) | BD$34 | - 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (BD$1.81) | BD$7 | - 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.96 (BD$1.01) | BD$3.83 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 86% | |||
Housing in Brazil is 86% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Brazil | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,740 (BD$758) | BD$11,441 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,469 (BD$500) | BD$5,527 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 622 (BD$126) | BD$301 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,712 (BD$549) | BD$1,837 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,673 (BD$339) | BD$1,800 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 613 (BD$124) | BD$101 | + 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (BD$18) | BD$98 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,939 (BD$393) | BD$650 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 659 (BD$133) | BD$267 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (BD$6) | BD$25 | - 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (BD$4.24) | BD$25 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Brazil is 38% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Brazil | Bermuda | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 258 (BD$52) | BD$77 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 252 (BD$51) | BD$85 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 405 (BD$82) | BD$125 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 314 (BD$64) | BD$105 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Brazil is 32% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Brazil | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 117,955 (BD$23,893) | BD$30,000 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.48 (BD$1.11) | BD$2.36 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 233 (BD$47) | BD$69 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Brazil is 58% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Brazil | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (BD$4.42) | BD$9 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 44 (BD$9) | BD$25 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 259 (BD$52) | BD$50 | + 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (BD$4.73) | BD$20 | - 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (BD$2.72) | BD$4.66 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (BD$3.87) | BD$13 | - 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (BD$1.49) | BD$9 | - 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.33 (BD$1.08) | BD$3.80 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 (BD$11) | BD$30 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in Brazil is 63% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Brazil | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 111 (BD$22) | BD$105 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 64 (BD$13) | BD$14 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 239 (BD$48) | BD$170 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 199 (BD$40) | BD$211 | - 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (BD$5.97) | BD$10 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (BD$2.60) | BD$7 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (BD$2.29) | BD$12 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,422 (BD$896) | BD$1,139 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.26 (BD$0.25) | BD$0.25 | + 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 132 (BD$27) | BD$100 | - 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (BD$2.27) | BD$16 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 71% |

These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 71% cheaper than in Bermuda
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