Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 17% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 ($b37) | $b42 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($b33) | $b41 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($b10) | $b13 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.42 ($b4.42) | $b6 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 ($b10) | $b11 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.49 ($b7) | $b6 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 ($b20) | $b20 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 ($b8) | $b15 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.29 ($b5.55) | $b7 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.67 ($b6) | $b11 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 ($b48) | $b58 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($b9) | $b10 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.39 ($b4.38) | $b3.73 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 31% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,254 ($b4,208) | $b6,103 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,881 ($b2,433) | $b4,127 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 487 ($b630) | $b323 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,979 ($b2,559) | $b4,716 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,318 ($b1,705) | $b2,054 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 331 ($b427) | $b274 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 77 ($b100) | $b224 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,518 ($b1,963) | $b2,754 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 440 ($b569) | $b1,027 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 ($b31) | $b46 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 ($b22) | $b18 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 39% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 217 ($b281) | $b447 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 183 ($b236) | $b404 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 314 ($b407) | $b542 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 239 ($b309) | $b503 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 45% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,076 ($b113,909) | $b102,622 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.29 ($b5.55) | $b3.79 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 212 ($b274) | $b150 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 12% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 ($b23) | $b25 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 ($b53) | $b48 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 236 ($b306) | $b186 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 ($b21) | $b32 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 ($b15) | $b23 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($b20) | $b24 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.72 ($b7) | $b11 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.84 ($b4.97) | $b14 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 ($b51) | $b46 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 98 ($b127) | $b75 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 ($b67) | $b86 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 235 ($b304) | $b174 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 177 ($b228) | $b208 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 ($b32) | $b37 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 ($b13) | $b24 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 ($b15) | $b18 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,206 ($b4,146) | $b3,297 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.33 ($b1.72) | $b1.19 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 115 ($b149) | $b360 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($b13) | $b16 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,534 prices entered by 1,307 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 7% cheaper than in Bolivia
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