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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 2.56 times less for grocery shopping in Brazil than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.03 EUR (2.36 USD) in Brazil and 6.37 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Brazil.

2.03 EUR
6.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.39 EUR (1.61 USD) in Brazil and 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Brazil.

1.39 EUR
2.17 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.86 EUR (7.97 USD) in Brazil and 17.15 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Brazil.

6.86 EUR
17.15 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.16 EUR (7.17 USD) in Brazil and 15.48 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Brazil.

6.16 EUR
15.48 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.13 EUR (3.64 USD) in Brazil and 13.83 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Brazil.

3.13 EUR
13.83 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.69 EUR (1.97 USD) in Brazil and 16.34 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Brazil.

1.69 EUR
16.34 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.07 EUR (1.24 USD) in Brazil and 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Brazil.

1.07 EUR
2.87 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.72 EUR (2 USD) for 12 eggs in Brazil and 6.18 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Brazil.

1.72 EUR
6.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.79 EUR (2.08 USD) in Brazil and 3.28 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Brazil.

1.79 EUR
3.28 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.57 EUR (18.1 USD) in Brazil and 21.49 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Brazil.

15.57 EUR
21.49 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.56 EUR (0.66 USD) in Brazil and 2.53 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Brazil.

0.56 EUR
2.53 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.49 EUR (1.73 USD) in Brazil and 4.31 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Brazil.

1.49 EUR
4.31 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.1 EUR (8.26 USD) in Brazil and 14.76 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Brazil.

7.10 EUR
14.76 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Brazil and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Brazil.

0.96 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Brazil and 3.45 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Brazil.

0.96 EUR
3.45 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.26 EUR (1.47 USD) in Brazil and 4.92 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Brazil.

1.26 EUR
4.92 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.09 EUR (1.27 USD) in Brazil and 3.22 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Brazil.

1.09 EUR
3.22 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.24 EUR (1.44 USD) in Brazil and 7.11 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Brazil.

1.24 EUR
7.11 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 5.38 EUR (6.26 USD) in Brazil and 7.72 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Brazil.

5.38 EUR
7.72 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.32 EUR (1.53 USD) in Brazil and 5.48 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Brazil.

1.32 EUR
5.48 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.49 EUR (0.57 USD) in Brazil and 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Brazil.

0.49 EUR
2.14 EUR

Restaurant

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Brazil vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.63 times less for meals in restaurants in Brazil than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.63 EUR (1.89 USD) in Brazil and 5.04 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Brazil.

1.63 EUR
5.04 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.09 EUR (1.27 USD) in Brazil and 2.84 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Brazil.

1.09 EUR
2.84 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.54 EUR (1.79 USD) in Brazil and 6.88 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Brazil.

1.54 EUR
6.88 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.31 EUR (2.69 USD) in Brazil and 10.32 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Brazil.

2.31 EUR
10.32 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.39 EUR (6.27 USD) in Brazil and 10.32 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Brazil.

5.39 EUR
10.32 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 30.82 EUR (35.84 USD) in Brazil and 120.39 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Brazil.

30.82 EUR
120.39 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.16 EUR (7.17 USD) in Brazil and 22.36 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Brazil.

6.16 EUR
22.36 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.75 EUR (0.87 USD) in Brazil and 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Brazil.

0.75 EUR
2.19 EUR

Fuel

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Brazil vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.16 times more for fuel in Brazil than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in Brazil and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in the United States.

0.94 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.98 EUR (1.13 USD) in Brazil and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in the United States.

0.98 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Brazil vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.71 times less for transportation in Brazil than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 33.47 EUR (38.92 USD) in Brazil and 113.51 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Brazil.

33.47 EUR
113.51 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.08 EUR (1.25 USD) in Brazil and 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Brazil.

1.08 EUR
2.49 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.5 EUR (7.56 USD) in Brazil and 36.12 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82% lower in Brazil.

6.50 EUR
36.12 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.62 EUR (0.72 USD) in Brazil and 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Brazil.

0.62 EUR
1.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in Brazil and 4.29 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Brazil.

0.94 EUR
4.29 EUR

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 6.16 EUR (7.17 USD) in Brazil and 17.2 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Brazil.

6.16 EUR
17.20 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 23.02 EUR (26.77 USD) in Brazil and 135.67 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Brazil.

23.02 EUR
135.67 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.65 EUR (24.01 USD) in Brazil and 55.9 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Brazil.

20.65 EUR
55.90 EUR

Flats for rent

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Brazil vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.17 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 369.19 EUR (429.31 USD) in Brazil and 3489 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Brazil.

369.19 EUR
3 489 EUR

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 285.07 EUR (331.49 USD) in Brazil and 2187 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87% lower in Brazil.

285.07 EUR
2 187 EUR

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 726.33 EUR (844.62 USD) in Brazil and 7070 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Brazil.

726.33 EUR
7 070 EUR

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 499.79 EUR (581.19 USD) in Brazil and 4495 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Brazil.

499.79 EUR
4 495 EUR

Flats for sale

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Brazil vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.72 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 1638 EUR (1905.19 USD) in Brazil and 14925 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Brazil.

1 638 EUR
14 925 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 974.4 EUR (1133.09 USD) in Brazil and 10471 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Brazil.

974.40 EUR
10 471 EUR

Salary

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Brazil vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Brazil is 12.03 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 367.97 EUR (427.9 USD) in Brazil and 4425 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 91.7% lower in Brazil.

367.97 EUR
4 425 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

97.2 EUR
89.2 EUR

Two stars

87.7 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

127 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

176 EUR
217 EUR

Five stars

396 EUR
517 EUR

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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