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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.34 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.04 EUR (2.38 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Brazil.

6.34 EUR
2.04 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Brazil.

2.16 EUR
1.39 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.07 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 6.89 EUR (8.04 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Brazil.

17.07 EUR
6.89 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.41 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.19 EUR (7.23 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Brazil.

15.41 EUR
6.19 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.77 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 3.15 EUR (3.67 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Brazil.

13.77 EUR
3.15 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.26 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 1.7 EUR (1.99 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Brazil.

16.26 EUR
1.70 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Brazil.

2.86 EUR
1.07 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.15 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.72 EUR (2.01 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 72% lower in Brazil.

6.15 EUR
1.72 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (2.1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Brazil.

3.26 EUR
1.80 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.39 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 15.49 EUR (18.1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Brazil.

21.39 EUR
15.49 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.57 EUR (0.66 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Brazil.

2.52 EUR
0.57 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.49 EUR (1.75 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Brazil.

4.29 EUR
1.49 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.69 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 7.13 EUR (8.33 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Brazil.

14.69 EUR
7.13 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Brazil.

1.36 EUR
0.97 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Brazil.

3.43 EUR
0.97 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.9 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.27 EUR (1.48 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Brazil.

4.90 EUR
1.27 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Brazil.

3.20 EUR
1.09 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.08 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.24 EUR (1.45 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Brazil.

7.08 EUR
1.24 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.69 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 5.36 EUR (6.26 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Brazil.

7.69 EUR
5.36 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.45 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.32 EUR (1.54 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Brazil.

5.45 EUR
1.32 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.49 EUR (0.57 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 77% lower in Brazil.

2.13 EUR
0.49 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Brazil - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.6 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Brazil.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.02 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 1.63 EUR (1.91 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Brazil.

5.02 EUR
1.63 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Brazil.

2.82 EUR
1.09 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.85 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.55 EUR (1.81 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Brazil.

6.85 EUR
1.55 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.32 EUR (2.71 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Brazil.

10.27 EUR
2.32 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.42 EUR (6.33 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Brazil.

10.27 EUR
5.42 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.85 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 30.94 EUR (36.15 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Brazil.

119.85 EUR
30.94 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.26 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 6.19 EUR (7.23 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Brazil.

22.26 EUR
6.19 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.76 EUR (0.88 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Brazil.

2.18 EUR
0.76 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 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
0.93 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
0.97 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Brazil - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.68 times more for transportation in the United States than in Brazil.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 33.61 EUR (39.26 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Brazil.

113.00 EUR
33.61 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.08 EUR (1.27 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Brazil.

2.48 EUR
1.08 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.95 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 6.53 EUR (7.63 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Brazil.

35.95 EUR
6.53 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.62 EUR (0.72 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Brazil.

1.86 EUR
0.62 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.27 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 78% lower in Brazil.

4.27 EUR
0.94 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 17.12 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 6.19 EUR (7.23 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Brazil.

17.12 EUR
6.19 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 135.06 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 23.12 EUR (27 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Brazil.

135.06 EUR
23.12 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.64 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 20.73 EUR (24.22 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Brazil.

55.64 EUR
20.73 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Brazil - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.09 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 3474 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 370.7 EUR (433.05 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Brazil.

3 474 EUR
370.70 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 2177 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 286.24 EUR (334.38 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Brazil.

2 177 EUR
286.24 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 7038 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 729.31 EUR (851.96 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Brazil.

7 038 EUR
729.31 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 4474 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 501.84 EUR (586.24 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Brazil.

4 474 EUR
501.84 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Brazil - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.64 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 14857 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 1645 EUR (1921.76 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Brazil.

14 857 EUR
1 645 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 10423 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 978.4 EUR (1142.94 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Brazil.

10 423 EUR
978.40 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Brazil - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 11.92 times higher than in Brazil.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4405 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 369.48 EUR (431.62 USD) in Brazil. The average salary is 91.6% lower in Brazil.

4 405 EUR
369.48 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.8 EUR
96.8 EUR

Two stars

125 EUR
87.3 EUR

Three stars

167 EUR
127 EUR

Four stars

216 EUR
175 EUR

Five stars

514 EUR
394 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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