Cost of Living in Brazil
Summary of cost of living in Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 147,035.3руб (10,445.1R$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 41,550.5руб (2,951.7R$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Brazil is, on average, 57.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Brazil is, on average, 80.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 422.31 руб | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 2,252.31 руб | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 492.69 руб | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 140.77 руб | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 211.15 руб | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 136.11 руб | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 86.34 руб | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 54.16 руб | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 289.32 руб | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 107.19 руб | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 42.37 руб | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 161.04 руб | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 300.72 руб | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 131.51 руб | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 260.88 руб | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 73.78 руб | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 45.96 руб | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 40.65 руб | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 51.65 руб | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 40.76 руб | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 38.41 руб | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 56.86 руб | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 52.52 руб | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 563.08 руб | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 94.44 руб | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 170.44 руб | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 168.92 руб | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 70.38 руб | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 3,209.54 руб | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 84.46 руб | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 113.27 руб | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 563.08 руб | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 315.06 руб | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,689,234.21 руб | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,159,361.79 руб | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 5,394.81 руб | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,089.20 руб | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,492.42 руб | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,805.04 руб | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,756.31 руб | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 492.69 руб | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 22,828.74 руб | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 576,491.66 руб | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 3,829.42 руб | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,341.89 руб | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 5,950.42 руб | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 4,844.87 руб | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 26,021.11 руб | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 17,846.29 руб | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 50,333.65 руб | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 35,473.24 руб | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,595.04 руб | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 8,218.48 руб | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 34,988.04 руб | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.15 |
Prices in Brazil
This country had 21922 entries in the past 12 months by 1668 different contributors.
Last update: 24 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 24 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Brazil
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Sao Paulo | 33.7 | 15.0 | 25.4 | 35.5 | 31.0 | 49.3 | |
| Campinas | 31.3 | 9.7 | 21.7 | 32.6 | 28.0 | 57.5 | |
| Brasilia | 31.2 | 10.3 | 21.9 | 30.0 | 31.4 | 44.4 | |
| Florianopolis | 30.9 | 12.1 | 22.5 | 29.9 | 29.1 | 49.0 | |
| Rio de Janeiro | 30.8 | 10.3 | 21.6 | 30.7 | 28.6 | 39.8 | |
| Porto Alegre | 30.5 | 8.5 | 20.7 | 31.5 | 25.5 | 46.7 | |
| Fortaleza | 30.0 | 5.9 | 19.2 | 28.9 | 26.8 | 29.6 | |
| Belo Horizonte | 29.6 | 8.6 | 20.2 | 28.3 | 25.5 | 41.1 | |
| Curitiba | 28.4 | 8.1 | 19.4 | 27.7 | 26.3 | 46.6 | |
| Recife | 27.7 | 7.8 | 18.8 | 28.2 | 24.1 | 44.1 |
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