Cost of living in Brazil compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 (AU$10) | AU$23 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (AU$3.02) | AU$7 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.36 (AU$1.41) | AU$2.03 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (AU$3.34) | AU$7 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (AU$2.08) | AU$6 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (AU$3.01) | AU$5.13 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (AU$1.94) | AU$3.82 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (AU$1.62) | AU$7 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 48 (AU$13) | AU$21 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (AU$2.56) | AU$3.95 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.52 (AU$1.19) | AU$2.90 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 71% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,864 (AU$1,019) | AU$4,165 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,584 (AU$681) | AU$2,882 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 702 (AU$185) | AU$326 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,994 (AU$789) | AU$2,685 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,871 (AU$493) | AU$2,025 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 505 (AU$133) | AU$223 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 97 (AU$26) | AU$70 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,856 (AU$489) | AU$673 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 652 (AU$172) | AU$270 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 (AU$5.71) | AU$43 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 268 (AU$71) | AU$123 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 267 (AU$70) | AU$94 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 405 (AU$107) | AU$169 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 319 (AU$84) | AU$187 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 119,340 (AU$31,463) | AU$39,588 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.90 (AU$1.56) | AU$1.97 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 243 (AU$64) | AU$167 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 23 (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (AU$12) | AU$23 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 283 (AU$75) | AU$86 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (AU$5.92) | AU$7 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (AU$3.54) | AU$5.40 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (AU$5.15) | AU$9 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (AU$1.96) | AU$4.39 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.53 (AU$1.46) | AU$4.31 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 56 (AU$15) | AU$39 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Brazil | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 116 (AU$31) | AU$75 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (AU$15) | AU$46 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 210 (AU$55) | AU$257 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 234 (AU$62) | AU$127 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 33 (AU$9) | AU$22 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (AU$4.08) | AU$5.32 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (AU$3.05) | AU$12 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,571 (AU$942) | AU$943 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.39 (AU$0.37) | AU$0.86 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 141 (AU$37) | AU$89 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (AU$3.20) | AU$46 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.26364
AUD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,225 prices entered by 2,032 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 58% cheaper than in Australia
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