Cost of Living Comparison Between Argentina and Brazil 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brazil is 25.6% lower than in Argentina (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brazil is 27.1% lower than in Argentina | |
| Rent Prices in Brazil are 33.5% lower than in Argentina | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brazil are 43.1% lower than in Argentina | |
| Groceries Prices in Brazil are 25.1% lower than in Argentina | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brazil is 5.9% lower than in Argentina | |
Restaurants | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
$14.55 (R$73.34) |
$6.94 (R$35.00) |
-52.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
$55.00 (R$277.25) |
$33.72 (R$170.00) |
-38.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
$13.05 (R$65.77) |
$7.94 (R$40.00) |
-39.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
$3.55 (R$17.90) |
$1.98 (R$10.00) |
-44.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
$4.00 (R$20.16) |
$2.98 (R$15.00) |
-25.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
$3.53 (R$17.79) |
$2.09 (R$10.54) |
-40.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
$2.15 (R$10.84) |
$1.25 (R$6.31) |
-41.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
$1.62 (R$8.16) |
$0.76 (R$3.86) |
-52.8 % |
Markets | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
$1.40 (R$7.05) |
$1.07 (R$5.41) |
-23.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
$2.09 (R$10.53) |
$1.55 (R$7.83) |
-25.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
$0.81 (R$4.08) |
$0.59 (R$2.96) |
-27.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
$2.66 (R$13.42) |
$2.28 (R$11.51) |
-14.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
$4.69 (R$23.63) |
$4.34 (R$21.90) |
-7.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
$3.88 (R$19.55) |
$1.95 (R$9.82) |
-49.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
$5.39 (R$27.15) |
$3.81 (R$19.23) |
-29.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.12 (R$5.66) |
$1.04 (R$5.22) |
-7.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.97 (R$4.89) |
$0.63 (R$3.16) |
-35.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.65 (R$3.28) |
$0.57 (R$2.86) |
-12.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.09 (R$5.48) |
$0.72 (R$3.64) |
-33.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.52 (R$2.64) |
$0.55 (R$2.76) |
+4.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.47 (R$2.35) |
$0.50 (R$2.54) |
+8.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
$1.53 (R$7.73) |
$0.83 (R$4.19) |
-45.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
$1.62 (R$8.15) |
$0.80 (R$4.02) |
-50.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
$5.00 (R$25.20) |
$7.94 (R$40.00) |
+58.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
$1.92 (R$9.66) |
$1.35 (R$6.82) |
-29.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
$2.98 (R$15.03) |
$2.37 (R$11.97) |
-20.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
$4.01 (R$20.22) |
$2.48 (R$12.48) |
-38.3 % |
Transportation | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
$1.00 (R$5.04) |
$1.01 (R$5.10) |
+1.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
$28.33 (R$142.81) |
$47.61 (R$240.00) |
+68.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
$1.55 (R$7.83) |
$1.29 (R$6.50) |
-17.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
$1.61 (R$8.11) |
$1.60 (R$8.05) |
-0.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
$7.63 (R$38.46) |
$7.94 (R$40.00) |
+4.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
$1.24 (R$6.27) |
$1.27 (R$6.38) |
+1.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
$24,500.00 (R$123,502.05) |
$23,585.07 (R$118,890.00) |
-3.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
$31,948.43 (R$161,048.85) |
$33,167.10 (R$167,192.02) |
+3.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
$135.57 (R$683.38) |
$83.72 (R$422.04) |
-38.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
$17.35 (R$87.47) |
$13.08 (R$65.93) |
-24.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
$25.78 (R$129.94) |
$20.87 (R$105.20) |
-19.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
$35.02 (R$176.51) |
$25.62 (R$129.14) |
-26.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
$18.87 (R$95.10) |
$26.93 (R$135.74) |
+42.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
$10.00 (R$50.41) |
$7.54 (R$38.00) |
-24.6 % |
Childcare | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
$331.46 (R$1,670.86) |
$339.62 (R$1,711.97) |
+2.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
$6,313.26 (R$31,824.52) |
$9,066.11 (R$45,701.35) |
+43.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
$108.80 (R$548.44) |
$53.62 (R$270.31) |
-50.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
$85.36 (R$430.29) |
$49.11 (R$247.58) |
-42.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
$120.13 (R$605.56) |
$89.36 (R$450.44) |
-25.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
$120.15 (R$605.67) |
$70.54 (R$355.57) |
-41.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
$543.69 (R$2,740.70) |
$386.31 (R$1,947.33) |
-28.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
$375.38 (R$1,892.27) |
$251.65 (R$1,268.53) |
-33.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
$1,088.07 (R$5,484.85) |
$739.34 (R$3,726.92) |
-32.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
$806.48 (R$4,065.36) |
$495.02 (R$2,495.35) |
-38.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
$206.03 (R$1,038.58) |
$176.62 (R$890.32) |
-14.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
$134.29 (R$676.95) |
$118.81 (R$598.90) |
-11.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
$784.25 (R$3,953.31) |
$537.81 (R$2,711.05) |
-31.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 58.21 | 11.19 | -80.8 % |
| Last update: | 19 October 2026 | 19 October 2026 | |
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