Cost of Living Comparison Between Argentina and Brazil 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brazil is 27.8% lower than in Argentina (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brazil is 28.9% lower than in Argentina | |
| Rent Prices in Brazil are 33.7% lower than in Argentina | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brazil are 44.8% lower than in Argentina | |
| Groceries Prices in Brazil are 26.4% lower than in Argentina | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brazil is 1.9% lower than in Argentina | |
Restaurants | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
$14.35 (R$74.52) |
$6.55 (R$34.00) |
-54.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
$55.00 (R$285.69) |
$32.73 (R$170.00) |
-40.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
$13.00 (R$67.52) |
$7.70 (R$40.00) |
-40.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
$3.45 (R$17.91) |
$1.93 (R$10.00) |
-44.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
$4.00 (R$20.78) |
$2.89 (R$15.00) |
-27.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
$3.49 (R$18.12) |
$2.03 (R$10.54) |
-41.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
$2.11 (R$10.98) |
$1.22 (R$6.34) |
-42.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
$1.62 (R$8.42) |
$0.75 (R$3.87) |
-54.0 % |
Markets | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
$1.39 (R$7.21) |
$1.05 (R$5.45) |
-24.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
$2.11 (R$10.94) |
$1.50 (R$7.81) |
-28.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
$0.80 (R$4.16) |
$0.57 (R$2.94) |
-29.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
$2.64 (R$13.71) |
$2.22 (R$11.53) |
-15.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
$4.40 (R$22.84) |
$4.19 (R$21.77) |
-4.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
$3.73 (R$19.36) |
$1.89 (R$9.80) |
-49.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
$5.36 (R$27.83) |
$3.67 (R$19.07) |
-31.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.11 (R$5.76) |
$1.00 (R$5.19) |
-9.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.98 (R$5.08) |
$0.61 (R$3.17) |
-37.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.64 (R$3.31) |
$0.54 (R$2.83) |
-14.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.08 (R$5.61) |
$0.69 (R$3.58) |
-36.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.51 (R$2.67) |
$0.53 (R$2.74) |
+2.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.47 (R$2.44) |
$0.49 (R$2.54) |
+4.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
$1.49 (R$7.74) |
$0.80 (R$4.13) |
-46.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
$1.59 (R$8.26) |
$0.77 (R$3.98) |
-51.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
$5.00 (R$25.97) |
$7.70 (R$40.00) |
+54.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
$1.91 (R$9.94) |
$1.30 (R$6.74) |
-32.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
$2.98 (R$15.47) |
$2.35 (R$12.19) |
-21.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
$4.01 (R$20.84) |
$2.40 (R$12.48) |
-40.1 % |
Transportation | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
$1.00 (R$5.19) |
$0.96 (R$5.00) |
-3.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
$28.33 (R$147.16) |
$46.04 (R$239.13) |
+62.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
$1.60 (R$8.31) |
$1.25 (R$6.50) |
-21.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
$1.61 (R$8.36) |
$1.55 (R$8.05) |
-3.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
$7.63 (R$39.63) |
$7.70 (R$40.00) |
+0.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
$1.22 (R$6.35) |
$1.22 (R$6.33) |
-0.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
$27,000.00 (R$140,248.80) |
$22,888.11 (R$118,890.00) |
-15.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
$32,721.86 (R$169,970.41) |
$31,557.51 (R$163,922.32) |
-3.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
$137.21 (R$712.70) |
$80.86 (R$420.00) |
-41.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
$16.88 (R$87.70) |
$12.94 (R$67.24) |
-23.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
$25.64 (R$133.18) |
$20.26 (R$105.25) |
-21.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
$34.38 (R$178.61) |
$24.64 (R$128.01) |
-28.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
$18.87 (R$98.00) |
$25.46 (R$132.27) |
+35.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
$10.00 (R$51.94) |
$6.93 (R$36.00) |
-30.7 % |
Childcare | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
$325.66 (R$1,691.59) |
$322.81 (R$1,676.79) |
-0.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
$6,192.21 (R$32,164.81) |
$8,617.92 (R$44,764.92) |
+39.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
$104.73 (R$544.00) |
$51.73 (R$268.72) |
-50.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
$83.05 (R$431.41) |
$47.26 (R$245.46) |
-43.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
$122.86 (R$638.20) |
$85.57 (R$444.50) |
-30.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
$115.49 (R$599.92) |
$67.91 (R$352.75) |
-41.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
$518.15 (R$2,691.48) |
$378.79 (R$1,967.56) |
-26.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
$369.45 (R$1,919.09) |
$242.31 (R$1,258.67) |
-34.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
$1,032.51 (R$5,363.26) |
$710.12 (R$3,688.62) |
-31.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
$807.53 (R$4,194.65) |
$476.99 (R$2,477.66) |
-40.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
$204.27 (R$1,061.04) |
$170.31 (R$884.68) |
-16.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
$132.35 (R$687.46) |
$115.57 (R$600.30) |
-12.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Argentina Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
$747.39 (R$3,882.25) |
$520.88 (R$2,705.65) |
-30.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 58.66 | 11.17 | -81.0 % |
| Last update: | 24 August 2026 | 27 August 2026 | |
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