Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 ($b43) | $b51 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 ($b41) | $b36 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 ($b13) | $b14 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.37 ($b6) | $b7 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 ($b14) | $b13 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 ($b9) | $b8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 ($b27) | $b20 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 12 ($b13) | $b13 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 ($b8) | $b8 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 ($b7) | $b10 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 48 ($b55) | $b53 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 ($b11) | $b11 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.52 ($b5.16) | $b4.25 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 25% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,852 ($b4,399) | $b3,332 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,532 ($b2,891) | $b2,410 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 731 ($b835) | $b309 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,849 ($b3,254) | $b2,218 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,862 ($b2,127) | $b1,638 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 512 ($b584) | $b314 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 97 ($b111) | $b143 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,807 ($b2,063) | $b2,357 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 641 ($b732) | $b1,080 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 ($b32) | $b56 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 ($b25) | $b23 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 263 ($b301) | $b433 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 268 ($b307) | $b230 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 397 ($b453) | $b654 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 315 ($b360) | $b622 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 60% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 121,251 ($b138,465) | $b101,550 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.92 ($b7) | $b3.81 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 245 ($b280) | $b156 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 19% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 ($b24) | $b41 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 ($b56) | $b74 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 289 ($b330) | $b217 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 ($b27) | $b31 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 ($b15) | $b24 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 ($b22) | $b30 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 ($b8) | $b10 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.55 ($b6) | $b16 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 ($b63) | $b88 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 114 ($b130) | $b88 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 58 ($b66) | $b87 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 209 ($b239) | $b152 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 237 ($b270) | $b183 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 33 ($b37) | $b45 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 ($b18) | $b25 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 ($b13) | $b20 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,633 ($b4,148) | $b4,257 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.37 ($b1.56) | $b1.40 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 139 ($b159) | $b364 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 ($b13) | $b19 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,874 prices entered by 1,766 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 19% more expensive than in Bolivia
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