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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.07 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.62 EUR (1.86 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 68% lower in Brazil.

5.07 EUR
1.62 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.07 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.04 EUR (1.2 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Brazil.

2.07 EUR
1.04 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.21 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 6.87 EUR (7.92 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Brazil.

18.21 EUR
6.87 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.62 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.11 EUR (8.19 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Brazil.

15.62 EUR
7.11 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.11 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 2.98 EUR (3.44 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Brazil.

15.11 EUR
2.98 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.88 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 1.58 EUR (1.82 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Brazil.

13.88 EUR
1.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.78 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 0.92 EUR (1.06 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Brazil.

2.78 EUR
0.92 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.11 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.54 EUR (1.78 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Brazil.

4.11 EUR
1.54 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.41 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.84 EUR (2.13 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 46% lower in Brazil.

3.41 EUR
1.84 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.68 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 15.7 EUR (18.1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Brazil.

21.68 EUR
15.70 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.46 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.48 EUR (0.55 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Brazil.

2.46 EUR
0.48 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.7 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.25 EUR (1.45 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Brazil.

3.70 EUR
1.25 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.5 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 6.8 EUR (7.84 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Brazil.

14.50 EUR
6.80 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.08 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (1.04 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Brazil.

1.08 EUR
0.90 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.38 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Brazil.

3.38 EUR
0.80 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.62 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (1.04 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Brazil.

4.62 EUR
0.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.7 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.08 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Brazil.

3.70 EUR
0.94 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.13 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.07 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 87% lower in Brazil.

7.13 EUR
0.93 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.79 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 5.43 EUR (6.26 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Brazil.

7.79 EUR
5.43 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.42 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.58 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Brazil.

5.42 EUR
1.37 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.45 EUR (0.52 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Brazil.

2.17 EUR
0.45 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Brazil - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.44 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Brazil.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.53 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.35 EUR (1.55 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Brazil.

4.53 EUR
1.35 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.43 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Brazil.

2.43 EUR
0.96 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.94 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.58 EUR (1.82 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Brazil.

6.94 EUR
1.58 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.68 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.73 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Brazil.

8.68 EUR
2.37 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.41 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.53 EUR (6.37 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Brazil.

10.41 EUR
5.53 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 86.75 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 23.69 EUR (27.3 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Brazil.

86.75 EUR
23.69 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.69 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 5.53 EUR (6.37 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Brazil.

21.69 EUR
5.53 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.91 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.64 EUR (0.74 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Brazil.

1.91 EUR
0.64 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 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.08 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in the United States.

0.82 EUR
0.94 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.11 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in the United States.

0.80 EUR
0.96 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Brazil - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.92 times more for transportation in the United States than in Brazil.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 111.91 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 39.8 EUR (45.87 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Brazil.

111.91 EUR
39.80 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.39 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Brazil.

2.39 EUR
0.73 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.03 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 7.62 EUR (8.79 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Brazil.

26.03 EUR
7.62 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.61 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 46% lower in Brazil.

1.61 EUR
0.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.9 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.09 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Brazil.

3.90 EUR
0.95 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 15.62 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.32 EUR (7.28 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Brazil.

15.62 EUR
6.32 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 85.24 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 22.01 EUR (25.38 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Brazil.

85.24 EUR
22.01 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 32.97 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 47.38 EUR (54.61 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in the United States.

32.97 EUR
47.38 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 3297 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 321.13 EUR (370.16 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Brazil.

3 297 EUR
321.13 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 2065 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 206.88 EUR (238.46 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 90% lower in Brazil.

2 065 EUR
206.88 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 6154 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 654.32 EUR (754.22 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Brazil.

6 154 EUR
654.32 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 3563 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 476.19 EUR (548.9 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Brazil.

3 563 EUR
476.19 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Brazil - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.21 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 12387 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1777 EUR (2048.49 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Brazil.

12 387 EUR
1 777 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 8047 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1057 EUR (1217.94 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Brazil.

8 047 EUR
1 057 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Brazil - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 18.6 times higher than in Brazil.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5203 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 279.79 EUR (322.51 USD) in Brazil. The average salary is 94.6% lower in Brazil.

5 203 EUR
279.79 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

90 EUR
98.1 EUR

Two stars

127 EUR
88.5 EUR

Three stars

169 EUR
128 EUR

Four stars

219 EUR
178 EUR

Five stars

521 EUR
400 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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