Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 (Taka 759) | Taka 271 | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (Taka 725) | Taka 553 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (Taka 234) | Taka 211 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.36 (Taka 110) | Taka 92 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (Taka 259) | Taka 154 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (Taka 161) | Taka 88 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 (Taka 489) | Taka 475 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (Taka 233) | Taka 301 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (Taka 150) | Taka 59 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (Taka 126) | Taka 427 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 48 (Taka 991) | Taka 1,436 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (Taka 198) | Taka 137 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.52 (Taka 92) | Taka 77 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,864 (Taka 79,001) | Taka 38,223 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,584 (Taka 52,829) | Taka 21,828 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 702 (Taka 14,344) | Taka 5,017 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,994 (Taka 61,219) | Taka 25,126 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,871 (Taka 38,244) | Taka 15,134 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 505 (Taka 10,319) | Taka 10,000 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 97 (Taka 1,992) | Taka 1,355 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,856 (Taka 37,943) | Taka 44,973 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 652 (Taka 13,330) | Taka 9,570 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (Taka 603) | Taka 533 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 (Taka 443) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 114% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 268 (Taka 5,480) | Taka 2,114 | + 159% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 267 (Taka 5,456) | Taka 2,450 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 405 (Taka 8,283) | Taka 4,870 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 319 (Taka 6,518) | Taka 4,397 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 119,340 (Taka 2,439,812) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.90 (Taka 121) | Taka 118 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 243 (Taka 4,975) | Taka 2,408 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 23 (Taka 466) | Taka 836 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (Taka 968) | Taka 682 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 283 (Taka 5,783) | Taka 1,500 | + 286% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (Taka 459) | Taka 360 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (Taka 275) | Taka 411 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (Taka 399) | Taka 625 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (Taka 152) | Taka 102 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.53 (Taka 113) | Taka 129 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 56 (Taka 1,154) | Taka 380 | + 204% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brazil | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 116 (Taka 2,372) | Taka 1,745 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (Taka 1,200) | Taka 1,011 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 210 (Taka 4,299) | Taka 3,000 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 234 (Taka 4,781) | Taka 3,597 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 33 (Taka 668) | Taka 1,519 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (Taka 316) | Taka 253 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (Taka 237) | Taka 515 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,571 (Taka 73,012) | Taka 35,756 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.39 (Taka 28) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 141 (Taka 2,883) | Taka 2,365 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (Taka 249) | Taka 329 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
20.444
BDT
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,824 prices entered by 1,934 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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