Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 10% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 33 ($b44) | $b51 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 32 ($b42) | $b42 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 ($b15) | $b13 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.42 ($b7) | $b6 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 ($b15) | $b11 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 ($b9) | $b6 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 ($b32) | $b21 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 ($b10) | $b11 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.23 ($b7) | $b7 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.96 ($b8) | $b10 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 ($b58) | $b45 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 ($b11) | $b10 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.98 ($b5.28) | $b2.99 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 21% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,315 ($b4,396) | $b3,599 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,206 ($b2,925) | $b2,379 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 585 ($b776) | $b248 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,560 ($b3,395) | $b2,426 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,576 ($b2,090) | $b1,608 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 500 ($b663) | $b167 | + 296% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 ($b111) | $b147 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,064 ($b2,736) | $b2,491 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 594 ($b788) | $b918 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 29 ($b38) | $b47 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 ($b26) | $b34 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 9% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 245 ($b325) | $b354 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 228 ($b303) | $b232 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 365 ($b484) | $b533 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 262 ($b347) | $b437 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 65% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 104,665 ($b138,768) | $b98,584 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 ($b9) | $b3.83 | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 227 ($b301) | $b166 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 7% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 ($b27) | $b41 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 ($b63) | $b61 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 247 ($b328) | $b203 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 ($b24) | $b38 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($b16) | $b22 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 ($b23) | $b33 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 ($b9) | $b9 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.85 ($b6) | $b13 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 53 ($b70) | $b75 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 15% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 101 ($b134) | $b88 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 ($b76) | $b86 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 200 ($b266) | $b139 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 198 ($b262) | $b197 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 ($b38) | $b40 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 ($b16) | $b25 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($b14) | $b20 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,045 ($b5,363) | $b2,757 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 ($b1.50) | $b1.19 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 121 ($b161) | $b311 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($b14) | $b18 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,671 prices entered by 1,903 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 25% more expensive than in Bolivia
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