Cost of living in Brazil compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Brazil is 41% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Brazil | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 52 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 34 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.17 (Dirham 3.78) | Dirham 7 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 14 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (Dirham 5.74) | Dirham 5.02 | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 31 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (Dirham 4.57) | Dirham 3.98 | + 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.86 (Dirham 4.28) | Dirham 11 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 80 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.50 (Dirham 3.28) | Dirham 4.99 | - 34% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Brazil is 66% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Brazil | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,813 (Dirham 2,784) | Dirham 9,431 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,416 (Dirham 1,763) | Dirham 5,945 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 673 (Dirham 491) | Dirham 797 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,756 (Dirham 2,012) | Dirham 6,217 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,661 (Dirham 1,212) | Dirham 4,162 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 557 (Dirham 407) | Dirham 568 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 283 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,914 (Dirham 1,397) | Dirham 837 | + 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 655 (Dirham 479) | Dirham 338 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 47 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 35 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Brazil is 15% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Brazil | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 253 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 238 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 262 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 208 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 411 (Dirham 300) | Dirham 350 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 321 (Dirham 234) | Dirham 366 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Brazil is 18% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Brazil | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,768 (Dirham 80,861) | Dirham 117,172 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.65 (Dirham 4.12) | Dirham 2.92 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 241 (Dirham 176) | Dirham 227 | - 22% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Brazil is 30% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Brazil | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 13 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 30 | + 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 275 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 285 | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 27 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 17 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (Dirham 5.36) | Dirham 13 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.39 (Dirham 3.94) | Dirham 13 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 59 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 38 | + 13% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Brazil is 41% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Brazil | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 109 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 194 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 62 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 92 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 251 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 396 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 224 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 378 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 76 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 22 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 36 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,068 (Dirham 2,970) | Dirham 1,944 | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.11 (Dirham 0.81) | Dirham 0.78 | + 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 274 | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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