Cost of living in China compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40元 (R$ 32) | R$ 39 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (R$ 29) | R$ 37 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.57 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17元 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 (R$ 40) | R$ 25 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (R$ 5.09) | R$ 7 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (R$ 5.10) | R$ 6 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 94元 (R$ 74) | R$ 49 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.49 | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in China is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,276元 (R$ 11,333) | R$ 4,151 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,833元 (R$ 5,425) | R$ 2,698 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 449元 (R$ 356) | R$ 749 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,729元 (R$ 5,342) | R$ 3,031 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,858元 (R$ 3,063) | R$ 2,052 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 296元 (R$ 235) | R$ 516 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (R$ 79) | R$ 90 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,460元 (R$ 1,159) | R$ 1,781 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (R$ 439) | R$ 630 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43元 (R$ 34) | R$ 29 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57元 (R$ 45) | R$ 22 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in China is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 418元 (R$ 332) | R$ 281 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 296元 (R$ 235) | R$ 280 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (R$ 453) | R$ 407 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705元 (R$ 559) | R$ 306 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in China is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,726元 (R$ 118,063) | R$ 116,976 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 233元 (R$ 185) | R$ 240 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51元 (R$ 41) | R$ 22 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84元 (R$ 67) | R$ 47 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 114元 (R$ 90) | R$ 275 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67元 (R$ 53) | R$ 23 | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57元 (R$ 45) | R$ 14 | + 225% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (R$ 20) | R$ 21 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (R$ 5.52) | R$ 8 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.86 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 85元 (R$ 67) | R$ 57 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in China is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| China | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 203元 (R$ 161) | R$ 115 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 109元 (R$ 86) | R$ 59 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 703元 (R$ 558) | R$ 242 | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 320元 (R$ 254) | R$ 238 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81元 (R$ 64) | R$ 32 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15元 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,924元 (R$ 3,115) | R$ 3,574 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34元 (R$ 0.27) | R$ 1.31 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414元 (R$ 328) | R$ 143 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26元 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,685 prices entered by 1,625 different people.
Cost of living in China is 16% more expensive than in Brazil
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