Cost of living in Brazil compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 61% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 55 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 27 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (Dirham 5.13) | Dirham 19 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.59 (Dirham 2.37) | Dirham 7 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (Dirham 5.31) | Dirham 14 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.33 (Dirham 3.52) | Dirham 7 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 28 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (Dirham 4.48) | Dirham 9 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.25 (Dirham 2.81) | Dirham 5.02 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.81 (Dirham 3.17) | Dirham 14 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 84 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Dirham 4.76) | Dirham 8 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.36 (Dirham 2.22) | Dirham 4.13 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 72% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,205 (Dirham 2,117) | Dirham 7,418 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,854 (Dirham 1,225) | Dirham 4,974 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 482 (Dirham 318) | Dirham 676 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,972 (Dirham 1,303) | Dirham 5,195 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,286 (Dirham 849) | Dirham 3,408 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 324 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 366 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 299 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,545 (Dirham 1,020) | Dirham 947 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 454 (Dirham 300) | Dirham 355 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 36 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 34 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 42% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 223 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 228 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 191 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 220 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 325 (Dirham 215) | Dirham 343 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 243 (Dirham 161) | Dirham 354 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,622 (Dirham 58,531) | Dirham 78,106 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.33 (Dirham 2.86) | Dirham 2.14 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 212 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 221 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 53% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 50 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 227 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 262 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 23 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.69 (Dirham 3.76) | Dirham 12 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.90 (Dirham 2.57) | Dirham 12 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 72 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 54% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 98 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 162 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 77 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 239 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 595 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 185 (Dirham 122) | Dirham 358 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 73 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 24 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 51 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,329 (Dirham 2,199) | Dirham 1,756 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.32 (Dirham 0.87) | Dirham 0.66 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 119 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 335 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 56% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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