Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 8% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 ($b50) | $b58 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 ($b49) | $b47 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 ($b15) | $b16 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.30 ($b7) | $b7 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 ($b18) | $b12 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 ($b11) | $b7 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 ($b35) | $b20 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 ($b13) | $b11 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.74 ($b8) | $b9 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.89 ($b8) | $b11 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 ($b61) | $b56 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 ($b13) | $b10 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.89 ($b7) | $b3.98 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 40% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,831 ($b5,404) | $b3,585 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,510 ($b3,540) | $b2,409 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 658 ($b928) | $b289 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,686 ($b3,788) | $b2,498 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,675 ($b2,362) | $b1,712 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 611 ($b861) | $b227 | + 279% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 93 ($b131) | $b155 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,969 ($b2,777) | $b2,622 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 660 ($b930) | $b1,020 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 29 ($b41) | $b53 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 ($b29) | $b35 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 8% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 256 ($b361) | $b374 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 249 ($b351) | $b303 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 401 ($b565) | $b578 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 322 ($b454) | $b448 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 72% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 116,714 ($b164,631) | $b88,704 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.58 ($b8) | $b3.87 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 232 ($b327) | $b185 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 8% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 ($b30) | $b45 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 44 ($b62) | $b59 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 257 ($b362) | $b181 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 ($b32) | $b47 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 ($b19) | $b23 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 ($b27) | $b27 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 ($b10) | $b9 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.74 ($b8) | $b12 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 56 ($b78) | $b48 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 32% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 108 ($b152) | $b62 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 63 ($b89) | $b81 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 250 ($b353) | $b181 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 215 ($b303) | $b169 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 32 ($b45) | $b36 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 ($b19) | $b26 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($b16) | $b20 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,237 ($b5,976) | $b2,827 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.18 ($b1.67) | $b1.39 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 128 ($b181) | $b314 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($b16) | $b16 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,147 prices entered by 1,834 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 34% more expensive than in Bolivia
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