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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Brazil

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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United States vs. Brazil - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.64 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Brazil.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.15 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.57 EUR (1.79 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Brazil.

5.15 EUR
1.57 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.02 EUR (1.15 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Brazil.

2.11 EUR
1.02 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.5 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 6.7 EUR (7.6 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Brazil.

18.50 EUR
6.70 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.93 EUR (7.86 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Brazil.

15.86 EUR
6.93 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.35 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 2.91 EUR (3.3 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 81% lower in Brazil.

15.35 EUR
2.91 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.1 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 1.54 EUR (1.75 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Brazil.

14.10 EUR
1.54 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Brazil.

2.83 EUR
0.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.18 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.51 EUR (1.71 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Brazil.

4.18 EUR
1.51 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (2.04 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 48% lower in Brazil.

3.46 EUR
1.80 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.02 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 15.95 EUR (18.1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Brazil.

22.02 EUR
15.95 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.47 EUR (0.53 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Brazil.

2.50 EUR
0.47 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.22 EUR (1.39 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Brazil.

3.76 EUR
1.22 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.73 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 6.63 EUR (7.53 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 55% lower in Brazil.

14.73 EUR
6.63 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.88 EUR (0.99 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 20% lower in Brazil.

1.10 EUR
0.88 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.44 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.78 EUR (0.89 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Brazil.

3.44 EUR
0.78 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.7 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 0.88 EUR (1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Brazil.

4.70 EUR
0.88 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Brazil.

3.75 EUR
0.91 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Brazil.

7.24 EUR
0.91 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.91 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 5.52 EUR (6.26 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Brazil.

7.91 EUR
5.52 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.51 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.52 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Brazil.

5.51 EUR
1.34 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.44 EUR (0.5 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 80% lower in Brazil.

2.20 EUR
0.44 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Brazil - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.59 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Brazil.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.6 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.31 EUR (1.49 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Brazil.

4.60 EUR
1.31 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.06 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Brazil.

2.47 EUR
0.93 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.05 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.54 EUR (1.75 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Brazil.

7.05 EUR
1.54 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.81 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 2.31 EUR (2.62 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Brazil.

8.81 EUR
2.31 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.57 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.39 EUR (6.11 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 49% lower in Brazil.

10.57 EUR
5.39 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.12 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 23.09 EUR (26.2 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Brazil.

88.12 EUR
23.09 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.03 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 5.39 EUR (6.11 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Brazil.

22.03 EUR
5.39 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.62 EUR (0.71 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 68% lower in Brazil.

1.94 EUR
0.62 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.08 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
0.95 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.97 EUR (1.11 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
0.97 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Brazil - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.04 times more for transportation in the United States than in Brazil.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.68 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 38.79 EUR (44.02 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Brazil.

113.68 EUR
38.79 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.72 EUR (0.81 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Brazil.

2.42 EUR
0.72 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.44 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 7.43 EUR (8.43 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Brazil.

26.44 EUR
7.43 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.85 EUR (0.96 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Brazil.

1.64 EUR
0.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.97 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.92 EUR (1.05 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Brazil.

3.97 EUR
0.92 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.16 EUR (6.99 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Brazil.

15.86 EUR
6.16 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.59 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 21.46 EUR (24.35 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Brazil.

86.59 EUR
21.46 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.49 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 46.18 EUR (52.4 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in the United States.

33.49 EUR
46.18 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Brazil - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.48 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Brazil.

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 3349 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 313.01 EUR (355.19 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Brazil.

3 349 EUR
313.01 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 2098 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 201.65 EUR (228.82 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Brazil.

2 098 EUR
201.65 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 6252 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 637.78 EUR (723.73 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Brazil.

6 252 EUR
637.78 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 3620 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 464.15 EUR (526.7 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Brazil.

3 620 EUR
464.15 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Brazil - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.51 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Brazil.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12582 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1732 EUR (1965.66 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Brazil.

12 582 EUR
1 732 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 8174 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1030 EUR (1168.69 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Brazil.

8 174 EUR
1 030 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Brazil - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 19.38 times higher than in Brazil.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5285 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 272.71 EUR (309.47 USD) in Brazil. The average salary is 94.8% lower in Brazil.

5 285 EUR
272.71 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91.4 EUR
99.6 EUR

Two stars

129 EUR
89.9 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
130 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
181 EUR

Five stars

530 EUR
406 EUR

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

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