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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

PLNEURBRLUSD

United States vs. Brazil - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.52 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Brazil.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 29.24 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 9.58 PLN (2.43 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Brazil.

29.24 PLN
9.58 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.94 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 6.54 PLN (1.66 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Brazil.

9.94 PLN
6.54 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.68 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 32.33 PLN (8.19 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Brazil.

78.68 PLN
32.33 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 71.02 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 29.06 PLN (7.36 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Brazil.

71.02 PLN
29.06 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 63.45 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 14.77 PLN (3.74 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Brazil.

63.45 PLN
14.77 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 74.97 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 7.99 PLN (2.03 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Brazil.

74.97 PLN
7.99 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 13.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 5.03 PLN (1.27 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Brazil.

13.18 PLN
5.03 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 28.37 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 8.09 PLN (2.05 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Brazil.

28.37 PLN
8.09 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.03 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 8.43 PLN (2.14 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Brazil.

15.03 PLN
8.43 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 98.6 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 71.42 PLN (18.1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Brazil.

98.60 PLN
71.42 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.6 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.66 PLN (0.67 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Brazil.

11.60 PLN
2.66 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 19.77 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 7.02 PLN (1.78 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Brazil.

19.77 PLN
7.02 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 67.71 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 33.47 PLN (8.48 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Brazil.

67.71 PLN
33.47 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.27 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 4.54 PLN (1.15 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Brazil.

6.27 PLN
4.54 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.82 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 4.55 PLN (1.15 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Brazil.

15.82 PLN
4.55 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 22.57 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 5.96 PLN (1.51 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Brazil.

22.57 PLN
5.96 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 14.76 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 5.13 PLN (1.3 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Brazil.

14.76 PLN
5.13 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 32.63 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 5.84 PLN (1.48 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Brazil.

32.63 PLN
5.84 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 35.43 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 24.7 PLN (6.26 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Brazil.

35.43 PLN
24.70 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 25.13 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 6.2 PLN (1.57 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Brazil.

25.13 PLN
6.20 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.82 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.31 PLN (0.59 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Brazil.

9.82 PLN
2.31 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Brazil - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.53 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Brazil.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 23.12 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 7.66 PLN (1.94 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Brazil.

23.12 PLN
7.66 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 13.02 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 5.14 PLN (1.3 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Brazil.

13.02 PLN
5.14 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.57 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 7.26 PLN (1.84 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 77% lower in Brazil.

31.57 PLN
7.26 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 10.9 PLN (2.76 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 77% lower in Brazil.

47.35 PLN
10.90 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 25.43 PLN (6.44 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Brazil.

47.35 PLN
25.43 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 552.4 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 145.3 PLN (36.82 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Brazil.

552.40 PLN
145.30 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 102.59 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 29.06 PLN (7.36 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Brazil.

102.59 PLN
29.06 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 10.06 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 3.55 PLN (0.9 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Brazil.

10.06 PLN
3.55 PLN

Fuel

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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 3.89 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4.29 PLN (1.09 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in the United States.

3.89 PLN
4.29 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.66 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.48 PLN (1.13 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in the United States.

3.66 PLN
4.48 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Brazil - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.62 times more for transportation in the United States than in Brazil.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 520.83 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 157.79 PLN (39.99 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Brazil.

520.83 PLN
157.79 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 11.44 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 5.09 PLN (1.29 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Brazil.

11.44 PLN
5.09 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 165.72 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 30.66 PLN (7.77 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Brazil.

165.72 PLN
30.66 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.56 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.91 PLN (0.74 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 66% lower in Brazil.

8.56 PLN
2.91 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 19.69 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 4.43 PLN (1.12 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Brazil.

19.69 PLN
4.43 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 78.91 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 29.06 PLN (7.36 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Brazil.

78.91 PLN
29.06 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 622.51 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 108.54 PLN (27.51 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Brazil.

622.51 PLN
108.54 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 256.47 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 97.35 PLN (24.67 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 62% lower in Brazil.

256.47 PLN
97.35 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Brazil - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.92 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 16010 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1741 PLN (441.14 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Brazil.

16 010 PLN
1 741 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 10035 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1344 PLN (340.62 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Brazil.

10 035 PLN
1 344 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 32439 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 3424 PLN (867.88 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Brazil.

32 439 PLN
3 424 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 20623 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 2356 PLN (597.19 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Brazil.

20 623 PLN
2 356 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Brazil - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.46 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 68479 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 7724 PLN (1957.67 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Brazil.

68 479 PLN
7 724 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 48043 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 4594 PLN (1164.3 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Brazil.

48 043 PLN
4 594 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Brazil - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 11.7 times higher than in Brazil.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 20302 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1735 PLN (439.68 USD) in Brazil. The average salary is 91.5% lower in Brazil.

20 302 PLN
1 735 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

409 PLN
446 PLN

Two stars

577 PLN
403 PLN

Three stars

770 PLN
584 PLN

Four stars

996 PLN
809 PLN

Five stars

2 371 PLN
1 817 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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