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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

EURBRLUSD

Brazil vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.59 times less for grocery shopping in Brazil than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.6 EUR (1.84 USD) in Brazil and 5.06 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Brazil.

1.60 EUR
5.06 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.03 EUR (1.19 USD) in Brazil and 2.07 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Brazil.

1.03 EUR
2.07 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.79 EUR (7.85 USD) in Brazil and 18.17 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Brazil.

6.79 EUR
18.17 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.02 EUR (8.11 USD) in Brazil and 15.59 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55% lower in Brazil.

7.02 EUR
15.59 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 2.95 EUR (3.41 USD) in Brazil and 15.08 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Brazil.

2.95 EUR
15.08 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.56 EUR (1.8 USD) in Brazil and 13.85 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Brazil.

1.56 EUR
13.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.91 EUR (1.05 USD) in Brazil and 2.78 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Brazil.

0.91 EUR
2.78 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.53 EUR (1.76 USD) for 12 eggs in Brazil and 4.1 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Brazil.

1.53 EUR
4.10 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.82 EUR (2.1 USD) in Brazil and 3.4 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Brazil.

1.82 EUR
3.40 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.67 EUR (18.1 USD) in Brazil and 21.64 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Brazil.

15.67 EUR
21.64 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.47 EUR (0.55 USD) in Brazil and 2.46 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Brazil.

0.47 EUR
2.46 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.24 EUR (1.43 USD) in Brazil and 3.7 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Brazil.

1.24 EUR
3.70 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.72 EUR (7.77 USD) in Brazil and 14.47 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Brazil.

6.72 EUR
14.47 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.89 EUR (1.03 USD) in Brazil and 1.08 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Brazil.

0.89 EUR
1.08 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.79 EUR (0.91 USD) in Brazil and 3.38 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Brazil.

0.79 EUR
3.38 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.89 EUR (1.03 USD) in Brazil and 4.61 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Brazil.

0.89 EUR
4.61 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.93 EUR (1.07 USD) in Brazil and 3.69 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Brazil.

0.93 EUR
3.69 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.92 EUR (1.06 USD) in Brazil and 7.12 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Brazil.

0.92 EUR
7.12 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 5.42 EUR (6.26 USD) in Brazil and 7.78 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Brazil.

5.42 EUR
7.78 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.36 EUR (1.57 USD) in Brazil and 5.41 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Brazil.

1.36 EUR
5.41 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.45 EUR (0.52 USD) in Brazil and 2.16 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Brazil.

0.45 EUR
2.16 EUR

Restaurant

EURBRLUSD

Brazil vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.48 times less for meals in restaurants in Brazil than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.33 EUR (1.54 USD) in Brazil and 4.52 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Brazil.

1.33 EUR
4.52 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in Brazil and 2.42 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Brazil.

0.94 EUR
2.42 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.56 EUR (1.8 USD) in Brazil and 6.93 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Brazil.

1.56 EUR
6.93 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.34 EUR (2.7 USD) in Brazil and 8.66 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in Brazil.

2.34 EUR
8.66 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.46 EUR (6.31 USD) in Brazil and 10.39 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Brazil.

5.46 EUR
10.39 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 23.41 EUR (27.03 USD) in Brazil and 86.58 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in Brazil.

23.41 EUR
86.58 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 5.46 EUR (6.31 USD) in Brazil and 21.65 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Brazil.

5.46 EUR
21.65 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.63 EUR (0.73 USD) in Brazil and 1.9 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Brazil.

0.63 EUR
1.90 EUR

Fuel

EURBRLUSD

Brazil vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.18 times more for fuel in Brazil than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.94 EUR (1.08 USD) in Brazil and 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in the United States.

0.94 EUR
0.82 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.96 EUR (1.11 USD) in Brazil and 0.79 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in the United States.

0.96 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

EURBRLUSD

Brazil vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.95 times less for transportation in Brazil than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 39.32 EUR (45.42 USD) in Brazil and 111.69 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Brazil.

39.32 EUR
111.69 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.73 EUR (0.84 USD) in Brazil and 2.38 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Brazil.

0.73 EUR
2.38 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 7.53 EUR (8.7 USD) in Brazil and 25.98 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71% lower in Brazil.

7.53 EUR
25.98 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.86 EUR (0.99 USD) in Brazil and 1.61 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Brazil.

0.86 EUR
1.61 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.94 EUR (1.08 USD) in Brazil and 3.9 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Brazil.

0.94 EUR
3.90 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURBRLUSD

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 6.24 EUR (7.21 USD) in Brazil and 15.59 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Brazil.

6.24 EUR
15.59 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 21.75 EUR (25.12 USD) in Brazil and 85.08 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Brazil.

21.75 EUR
85.08 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 46.81 EUR (54.07 USD) in Brazil and 32.9 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

46.81 EUR
32.90 EUR

Flats for rent

EURBRLUSD

Brazil vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.18 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 317.31 EUR (366.47 USD) in Brazil and 3291 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Brazil.

317.31 EUR
3 291 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 204.42 EUR (236.09 USD) in Brazil and 2061 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Brazil.

204.42 EUR
2 061 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 646.54 EUR (746.72 USD) in Brazil and 6142 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Brazil.

646.54 EUR
6 142 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 470.53 EUR (543.44 USD) in Brazil and 3556 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Brazil.

470.53 EUR
3 556 EUR

Flats for sale

EURBRLUSD

Brazil vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.28 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 1756 EUR (2028.11 USD) in Brazil and 12362 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Brazil.

1 756 EUR
12 362 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 1044 EUR (1205.82 USD) in Brazil and 8031 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87% lower in Brazil.

1 044 EUR
8 031 EUR

Salary

EURBRLUSD

Brazil vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Brazil is 18.78 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 276.46 EUR (319.3 USD) in Brazil and 5192 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 94.7% lower in Brazil.

276.46 EUR
5 192 EUR

Hotels

EURBRLUSD

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

One star

97.9 EUR
89.8 EUR

Two stars

88.3 EUR
127 EUR

Three stars

128 EUR
169 EUR

Four stars

177 EUR
219 EUR

Five stars

399 EUR
520 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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