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Cost of Living & Prices:
Brazil vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Brazil vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.74 times less for grocery shopping in Brazil than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.68 USD in Brazil and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Brazil.

1.68 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.09 USD in Brazil and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Brazil.

1.09 USD
2.39 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 7.16 USD in Brazil and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Brazil.

7.16 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.4 USD in Brazil and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Brazil.

7.40 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.11 USD in Brazil and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Brazil.

3.11 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.64 USD in Brazil and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Brazil.

1.64 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.96 USD in Brazil and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Brazil.

0.96 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.61 USD for 12 eggs in Brazil and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 66% lower in Brazil.

1.61 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.92 USD in Brazil and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Brazil.

1.92 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 18.1 USD in Brazil and 24.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Brazil.

18.10 USD
24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.5 USD in Brazil and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Brazil.

0.50 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.31 USD in Brazil and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Brazil.

1.31 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.08 USD in Brazil and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Brazil.

7.08 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.94 USD in Brazil and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Brazil.

0.94 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.83 USD in Brazil and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Brazil.

0.83 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.94 USD in Brazil and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Brazil.

0.94 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.98 USD in Brazil and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in Brazil.

0.98 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.97 USD in Brazil and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Brazil.

0.97 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 6.26 USD in Brazil and 8.98 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Brazil.

6.26 USD
8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.43 USD in Brazil and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Brazil.

1.43 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.47 USD in Brazil and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Brazil.

0.47 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Brazil vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.81 times less for meals in restaurants in Brazil than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.4 USD in Brazil and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Brazil.

1.40 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.99 USD in Brazil and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Brazil.

0.99 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.64 USD in Brazil and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Brazil.

1.64 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.47 USD in Brazil and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Brazil.

2.47 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.75 USD in Brazil and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Brazil.

5.75 USD
12.00 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 24.66 USD in Brazil and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Brazil.

24.66 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 5.75 USD in Brazil and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in Brazil.

5.75 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.67 USD in Brazil and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Brazil.

0.67 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Brazil vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.17 times more for fuel in Brazil than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.08 USD in Brazil and 0.95 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 12% lower in the United States.

1.08 USD
0.95 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.11 USD in Brazil and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in the United States.

1.11 USD
0.92 USD

Transportation

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Brazil vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.23 times less for transportation in Brazil than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 41.43 USD in Brazil and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Brazil.

41.43 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.76 USD in Brazil and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Brazil.

0.76 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 7.94 USD in Brazil and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Brazil.

7.94 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.9 USD in Brazil and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Brazil.

0.90 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.99 USD in Brazil and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 78% lower in Brazil.

0.99 USD
4.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Brazil vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6.58 USD in Brazil and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Brazil.

6.58 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 22.92 USD in Brazil and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Brazil.

22.92 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 49.32 USD in Brazil and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 23% lower in the United States.

49.32 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Brazil vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.07 times less for renting an apartment in Brazil than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 334.31 USD in Brazil and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Brazil.

334.31 USD
3 800 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 215.37 USD in Brazil and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 91% lower in Brazil.

215.37 USD
2 380 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 681.19 USD in Brazil and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Brazil.

681.19 USD
7 094 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 495.75 USD in Brazil and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Brazil.

495.75 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Brazil vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.98 times less for buying an apartment in Brazil than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1850 USD in Brazil and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 87% lower in Brazil.

1 850 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1100 USD in Brazil and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Brazil.

1 100 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Brazil vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Brazil is 20.59 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 291.28 USD in Brazil and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 95.1% lower in Brazil.

291.28 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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Brazil vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

113 USD
104 USD

Two stars

102 USD
146 USD

Three stars

148 USD
195 USD

Four stars

205 USD
252 USD

Five stars

461 USD
601 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Brazil: 20 cities, 870 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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