Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 13% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 ($b46) | $b52 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 ($b45) | $b42 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 ($b15) | $b14 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.75 ($b8) | $b7 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 ($b16) | $b11 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 ($b10) | $b5.90 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 ($b34) | $b22 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 ($b12) | $b10 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.78 ($b8) | $b8 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.96 ($b8) | $b11 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 ($b60) | $b51 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 ($b12) | $b11 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.59 ($b6) | $b2.81 | + 121% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 29% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,529 ($b4,775) | $b3,398 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,477 ($b3,352) | $b2,357 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 663 ($b897) | $b266 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,692 ($b3,642) | $b2,587 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,711 ($b2,315) | $b1,699 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 612 ($b828) | $b172 | + 380% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 ($b120) | $b170 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,015 ($b2,727) | $b2,224 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 636 ($b860) | $b990 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 ($b39) | $b51 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 ($b27) | $b23 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 12% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 ($b339) | $b348 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 246 ($b333) | $b268 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 385 ($b521) | $b550 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 297 ($b402) | $b440 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 63% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 109,602 ($b148,311) | $b94,282 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 ($b8) | $b3.75 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 228 ($b308) | $b183 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 6% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 ($b29) | $b37 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 ($b65) | $b67 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 258 ($b349) | $b198 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 21 ($b29) | $b49 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($b17) | $b26 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 ($b24) | $b29 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 ($b9) | $b8 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.87 ($b7) | $b13 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 52 ($b71) | $b67 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 28% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Brazil | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 107 ($b145) | $b86 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 63 ($b85) | $b78 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 207 ($b280) | $b147 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 191 ($b258) | $b177 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 ($b38) | $b40 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 ($b16) | $b25 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($b15) | $b20 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,254 ($b5,757) | $b2,750 | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 ($b1.75) | $b1.21 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 ($b170) | $b304 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($b15) | $b16 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.353
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,202 prices entered by 1,800 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 30% more expensive than in Bolivia
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