Cost of living in Brazil compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 59% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 46 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 28 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (Dirham 5.09) | Dirham 19 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.92 (Dirham 2.58) | Dirham 7 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (Dirham 5.56) | Dirham 15 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.54 (Dirham 3.64) | Dirham 7 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 23 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (Dirham 4.78) | Dirham 9 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.60 (Dirham 3.03) | Dirham 4.51 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.92 (Dirham 3.23) | Dirham 13 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 79 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Dirham 4.87) | Dirham 8 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.48 (Dirham 2.29) | Dirham 4.65 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 71% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,064 (Dirham 2,014) | Dirham 7,762 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,843 (Dirham 1,212) | Dirham 5,728 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 511 (Dirham 336) | Dirham 686 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,144 (Dirham 1,409) | Dirham 4,762 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,321 (Dirham 868) | Dirham 3,415 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 372 (Dirham 244) | Dirham 365 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 277 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,693 (Dirham 1,113) | Dirham 950 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 478 (Dirham 314) | Dirham 375 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 37 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 33 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 39% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 201 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 231 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 188 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 192 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 329 (Dirham 216) | Dirham 342 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 248 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 345 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 90,025 (Dirham 59,171) | Dirham 85,543 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.60 (Dirham 3.02) | Dirham 2.06 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 222 (Dirham 146) | Dirham 127 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 22 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 50 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 216 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 260 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 30 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.95 (Dirham 3.91) | Dirham 12 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.04 (Dirham 2.65) | Dirham 12 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 44 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 70 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 93 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 189 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 83 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 216 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 595 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 178 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 263 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 74 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 45 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,568 (Dirham 2,345) | Dirham 1,834 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 (Dirham 0.83) | Dirham 0.64 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 120 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 285 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,079 prices entered by 2,117 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 53% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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