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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 2.65 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Brazil.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.41 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.64 EUR (1.78 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Brazil.

5.41 EUR
1.64 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.21 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.15 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 52% lower in Brazil.

2.21 EUR
1.06 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.43 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 6.99 EUR (7.56 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 64% lower in Brazil.

19.43 EUR
6.99 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.66 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.23 EUR (7.81 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Brazil.

16.66 EUR
7.23 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.13 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 3.04 EUR (3.28 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Brazil.

16.13 EUR
3.04 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.81 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 1.61 EUR (1.74 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Brazil.

14.81 EUR
1.61 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.97 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.01 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Brazil.

2.97 EUR
0.93 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.39 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.57 EUR (1.7 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Brazil.

4.39 EUR
1.57 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.64 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.88 EUR (2.03 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Brazil.

3.64 EUR
1.88 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 23.13 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 16.76 EUR (18.1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Brazil.

23.13 EUR
16.76 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.63 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.49 EUR (0.53 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Brazil.

2.63 EUR
0.49 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.95 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.28 EUR (1.38 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Brazil.

3.95 EUR
1.28 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.47 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 6.92 EUR (7.48 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Brazil.

15.47 EUR
6.92 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (0.99 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Brazil.

1.16 EUR
0.91 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.61 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.81 EUR (0.88 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Brazil.

3.61 EUR
0.81 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.93 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 0.92 EUR (0.99 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Brazil.

4.93 EUR
0.92 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.94 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.03 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Brazil.

3.94 EUR
0.95 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.61 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.02 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Brazil.

7.61 EUR
0.95 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.31 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 5.8 EUR (6.26 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Brazil.

8.31 EUR
5.80 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.79 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.4 EUR (1.51 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Brazil.

5.79 EUR
1.40 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.31 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.46 EUR (0.5 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Brazil.

2.31 EUR
0.46 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Brazil - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.61 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Brazil.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.83 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.48 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Brazil.

4.83 EUR
1.37 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.59 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.97 EUR (1.05 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Brazil.

2.59 EUR
0.97 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.41 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.61 EUR (1.74 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Brazil.

7.41 EUR
1.61 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.26 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 2.41 EUR (2.6 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 74% lower in Brazil.

9.26 EUR
2.41 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.11 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.62 EUR (6.08 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Brazil.

11.11 EUR
5.62 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.57 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 24.1 EUR (26.04 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 74% lower in Brazil.

92.57 EUR
24.10 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.14 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 5.62 EUR (6.08 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Brazil.

23.14 EUR
5.62 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.04 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.65 EUR (0.7 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Brazil.

2.04 EUR
0.65 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 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1 EUR (1.08 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 12% lower in the United States.

0.88 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.02 EUR (1.11 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
1.02 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Brazil - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.06 times more for transportation in the United States than in Brazil.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 119.42 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 40.49 EUR (43.74 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Brazil.

119.42 EUR
40.49 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.55 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.75 EUR (0.81 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Brazil.

2.55 EUR
0.75 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.77 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 7.76 EUR (8.38 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Brazil.

27.77 EUR
7.76 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.72 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Brazil.

1.72 EUR
0.88 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.17 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.04 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 77% lower in Brazil.

4.17 EUR
0.96 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 16.66 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.43 EUR (6.94 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Brazil.

16.66 EUR
6.43 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 90.96 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 22.4 EUR (24.2 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Brazil.

90.96 EUR
22.40 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.18 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 48.21 EUR (52.08 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 27% lower in the United States.

35.18 EUR
48.21 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Brazil - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.53 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 3518 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 326.76 EUR (352.98 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Brazil.

3 518 EUR
326.76 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 2203 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 210.51 EUR (227.4 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Brazil.

2 203 EUR
210.51 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 6567 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 665.8 EUR (719.23 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Brazil.

6 567 EUR
665.80 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 3802 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 484.55 EUR (523.43 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Brazil.

3 802 EUR
484.55 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Brazil - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.56 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 13217 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1808 EUR (1953.44 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Brazil.

13 217 EUR
1 808 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 8586 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1075 EUR (1161.43 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Brazil.

8 586 EUR
1 075 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Brazil - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 19.5 times higher than in Brazil.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5552 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 284.7 EUR (307.54 USD) in Brazil. The average salary is 94.9% lower in Brazil.

5 552 EUR
284.70 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

96 EUR
105 EUR

Two stars

135 EUR
94.4 EUR

Three stars

181 EUR
137 EUR

Four stars

234 EUR
190 EUR

Five stars

556 EUR
426 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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