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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

PLNUSDEURBRL

United States vs. Brazil - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.5 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Brazil.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.87 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 8.87 PLN (2.45 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 67% lower in Brazil.

26.87 PLN
8.87 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.14 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 6.06 PLN (1.67 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Brazil.

9.14 PLN
6.06 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.31 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 29.94 PLN (8.26 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Brazil.

72.31 PLN
29.94 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.27 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 26.91 PLN (7.42 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Brazil.

65.27 PLN
26.91 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.31 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 13.68 PLN (3.77 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Brazil.

58.31 PLN
13.68 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.9 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 7.4 PLN (2.04 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Brazil.

68.90 PLN
7.40 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.11 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 4.66 PLN (1.28 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Brazil.

12.11 PLN
4.66 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.07 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 7.5 PLN (2.07 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Brazil.

26.07 PLN
7.50 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.82 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 7.81 PLN (2.15 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Brazil.

13.82 PLN
7.81 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.62 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 65.64 PLN (18.1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Brazil.

90.62 PLN
65.64 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.66 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.46 PLN (0.68 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Brazil.

10.66 PLN
2.46 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.17 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 6.5 PLN (1.79 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Brazil.

18.17 PLN
6.50 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.23 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 31 PLN (8.55 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Brazil.

62.23 PLN
31.00 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.77 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 4.21 PLN (1.16 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 27% lower in Brazil.

5.77 PLN
4.21 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.54 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 4.21 PLN (1.16 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 71% lower in Brazil.

14.54 PLN
4.21 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.74 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 5.52 PLN (1.52 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Brazil.

20.74 PLN
5.52 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.56 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 4.75 PLN (1.31 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 65% lower in Brazil.

13.56 PLN
4.75 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.99 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 5.41 PLN (1.49 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 82% lower in Brazil.

29.99 PLN
5.41 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.56 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 22.7 PLN (6.26 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Brazil.

32.56 PLN
22.70 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.1 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 5.75 PLN (1.58 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Brazil.

23.10 PLN
5.75 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.03 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.14 PLN (0.59 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Brazil.

9.03 PLN
2.14 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Brazil - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.5 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Brazil.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.25 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 7.1 PLN (1.96 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Brazil.

21.25 PLN
7.10 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.97 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 4.76 PLN (1.31 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Brazil.

11.97 PLN
4.76 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.01 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 6.73 PLN (1.86 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Brazil.

29.01 PLN
6.73 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.52 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 10.09 PLN (2.78 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Brazil.

43.52 PLN
10.09 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.52 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 23.55 PLN (6.49 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Brazil.

43.52 PLN
23.55 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 507.69 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 134.57 PLN (37.11 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Brazil.

507.69 PLN
134.57 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.29 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 26.91 PLN (7.42 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Brazil.

94.29 PLN
26.91 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.25 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 3.28 PLN (0.91 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Brazil.

9.25 PLN
3.28 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEURBRL

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.57 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 3.95 PLN (1.09 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in the United States.

3.57 PLN
3.95 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.37 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.12 PLN (1.13 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in the United States.

3.37 PLN
4.12 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Brazil - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.59 times more for transportation in the United States than in Brazil.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 478.68 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 146.14 PLN (40.3 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Brazil.

478.68 PLN
146.14 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.52 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 4.71 PLN (1.3 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Brazil.

10.52 PLN
4.71 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 152.31 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 28.39 PLN (7.83 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Brazil.

152.31 PLN
28.39 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.87 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.69 PLN (0.74 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Brazil.

7.87 PLN
2.69 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.1 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 4.1 PLN (1.13 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Brazil.

18.10 PLN
4.10 PLN

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 72.53 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 26.91 PLN (7.42 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Brazil.

72.53 PLN
26.91 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 572.13 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 100.52 PLN (27.72 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Brazil.

572.13 PLN
100.52 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 235.71 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 90.16 PLN (24.86 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Brazil.

235.71 PLN
90.16 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Brazil - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.86 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 14715 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1612 PLN (444.53 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 89% lower in Brazil.

14 715 PLN
1 612 PLN

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 9222 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1245 PLN (343.25 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Brazil.

9 222 PLN
1 245 PLN

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 29814 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 3171 PLN (874.56 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Brazil.

29 814 PLN
3 171 PLN

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 18954 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 2182 PLN (601.79 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Brazil.

18 954 PLN
2 182 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Brazil - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.39 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 62936 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 7154 PLN (1972.74 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Brazil.

62 936 PLN
7 154 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 44155 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 4255 PLN (1173.26 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Brazil.

44 155 PLN
4 255 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Brazil - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 11.61 times higher than in Brazil.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18658 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1607 PLN (443.07 USD) in Brazil. The average salary is 91.4% lower in Brazil.

18 658 PLN
1 607 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

376 PLN
410 PLN

Two stars

530 PLN
370 PLN

Three stars

708 PLN
537 PLN

Four stars

915 PLN
743 PLN

Five stars

2 179 PLN
1 670 PLN

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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