Cost of Living Summary
Dining and Restaurants
- Inexpensive Restaurant Meal - A meal at a casual restaurant will typically cost $5.17 on average.
- Mid-Range Restaurant (Three-Course Meal for Two) - For a more upscale dining experience, expect to pay around $17.24.
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) - A domestic beer costs approximately $0.69.
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) - An imported beer is priced at about $1.55.
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) - A bottle of Coke or Pepsi costs around $0.86.
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) - A small bottle of water is priced at $0.69.
Grocery Prices
- Milk - Milk is priced at $1.03 per liter.
- Bread (Loaf of Fresh White Bread) - A loaf of fresh white bread costs $2.07.
- Eggs (Dozen) - A dozen eggs are priced at $2.41.
- Local Cheese (1kg) - Local cheese costs $11.89 per kg.
- Water (1.5 liter bottle) - A 1.5 liter bottle of water is priced at $0.86.
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) - A mid-range bottle of wine costs $4.31.
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) - A domestic beer bottle costs $1.31.
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) - An imported beer bottle is priced at $1.72.
- Chicken Fillets (1kg) - Chicken fillets cost $3.28 per kg.
- Apples (1kg) - Apples are priced at $3.28 per kg.
- Oranges (1kg) - Oranges cost $2.41 per kg.
- Potato (1kg) - Potatoes are priced at $0.86 per kg.
- Lettuce (1 head) - A head of lettuce costs $1.72.
- Rice (white), (1kg) - Rice is priced at $1.38 per kg.
- Tomato (1kg) - Tomatoes cost $1.72 per kg.
- Banana (1kg) - Bananas are priced at $1.55 per kg.
- Onion (1kg) - Onions cost $0.86 per kg.
- Beef Round (1kg) - Beef round costs $8.45 per kg.
Transportation
- Gasoline (1 liter) - Gasoline is priced at $1.03 per liter.
- Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) - A new Volkswagen Golf or equivalent costs $20,686.09.
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) - A new Toyota Corolla or equivalent is priced at $27,581.45.
Housing Costs
- 1-Bedroom Apartment Rent (City Centre) - Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $155.15.
- 1-Bedroom Apartment Rent (Outside Centre) - Outside the centre, rent averages $103.43.
- 3-Bedroom Apartment Rent (City Centre) - Rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $310.29.
- 3-Bedroom Apartment Rent (Outside Centre) - Outside the centre, rent averages $172.38.
- Buying Price per Square Meter (City Centre) - The price per square meter to buy an apartment in the city centre is $430.96.
Utilities
- Basic Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water, etc.) - Basic utilities for an 85m2 apartment cost $58.61.
- Internet - Internet services cost $13.79.
- Mobile Phone Monthly Plan - A mobile phone plan with calls and 10GB+ data costs $17.07.
Cost of Living Rankings
The cost of living indices for Brazil are compared to New York City (NYC), which serves as the baseline with an index of 100. These provide insights into the relative cost of living in different cities in Brazil, covering factors like consumer goods, rent, and purchasing power.
Highest to LowestUpdated: Dec, 2024
Cost of Living Data
The following pricing data has been gathered from 1 user contributions, as of the most recent update in November, 2024.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$5.17
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$17.24
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.69
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.55
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.86
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.69
Cappuccino (regular)
$1.72
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.03
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$2.07
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.86
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$4.31
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.31
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.72
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.28
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
$8.45
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)
$20,686.09
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)
$27,581.45
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
$155.15
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
$103.43
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
$310.29
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
$172.38
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment
$58.61
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)
$13.79
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data
$17.07
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
$34.48
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.24
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$6.90
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$86.19
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)
$155.15
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)
$103.43
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$155.15
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
$430.96
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$362.01
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate
15%
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child
$137.91
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child
$3,102.91