Cost of Living Comparison Between New Zealand and Brazil 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brazil is 51.0% lower than in New Zealand (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brazil is 55.2% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Rent Prices in Brazil are 67.6% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brazil are 56.1% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Groceries Prices in Brazil are 55.0% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brazil is 65.9% lower than in New Zealand | |
Restaurants | New Zealand Edit |
Brazil Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 NZ$ (81.05 R$) |
9.25 NZ$ (30.00 R$) |
-63.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
125.00 NZ$ (405.26 R$) |
49.35 NZ$ (160.00 R$) |
-60.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
15.00 NZ$ (48.63 R$) |
10.80 NZ$ (35.00 R$) |
-28.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
11.00 NZ$ (35.66 R$) |
3.08 NZ$ (10.00 R$) |
-72.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
11.00 NZ$ (35.66 R$) |
4.63 NZ$ (15.00 R$) |
-57.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
5.68 NZ$ (18.43 R$) |
2.98 NZ$ (9.65 R$) |
-47.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.79 NZ$ (12.28 R$) |
1.89 NZ$ (6.12 R$) |
-50.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
3.49 NZ$ (11.33 R$) |
1.20 NZ$ (3.88 R$) |
-65.8 % |
Markets | New Zealand Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
11.27 NZ$ (36.55 R$) |
6.32 NZ$ (20.47 R$) |
-44.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.93 NZ$ (9.49 R$) |
2.33 NZ$ (7.55 R$) |
-20.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.41 NZ$ (4.56 R$) |
0.92 NZ$ (3.00 R$) |
-34.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
10.72 NZ$ (34.76 R$) |
3.49 NZ$ (11.33 R$) |
-67.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.22 NZ$ (20.17 R$) |
6.55 NZ$ (21.24 R$) |
+5.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.16 NZ$ (23.21 R$) |
2.86 NZ$ (9.26 R$) |
-60.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
9.77 NZ$ (31.69 R$) |
5.67 NZ$ (18.39 R$) |
-41.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.10 NZ$ (6.82 R$) |
1.61 NZ$ (5.20 R$) |
-23.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.71 NZ$ (5.54 R$) |
1.00 NZ$ (3.25 R$) |
-41.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.30 NZ$ (7.47 R$) |
0.88 NZ$ (2.85 R$) |
-61.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.61 NZ$ (11.69 R$) |
1.14 NZ$ (3.68 R$) |
-68.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.57 NZ$ (5.09 R$) |
0.89 NZ$ (2.88 R$) |
-43.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.34 NZ$ (4.33 R$) |
0.84 NZ$ (2.73 R$) |
-36.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
3.92 NZ$ (12.70 R$) |
1.24 NZ$ (4.03 R$) |
-68.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.89 NZ$ (6.12 R$) |
1.14 NZ$ (3.71 R$) |
-39.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
16.00 NZ$ (51.87 R$) |
12.34 NZ$ (40.00 R$) |
-22.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.90 NZ$ (15.89 R$) |
2.06 NZ$ (6.67 R$) |
-58.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.78 NZ$ (18.73 R$) |
3.75 NZ$ (12.15 R$) |
-35.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
40.00 NZ$ (129.68 R$) |
3.70 NZ$ (12.00 R$) |
-90.7 % |
Transportation | New Zealand Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.00 NZ$ (12.97 R$) |
1.54 NZ$ (5.00 R$) |
-61.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
200.00 NZ$ (648.41 R$) |
67.86 NZ$ (220.00 R$) |
-66.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.00 NZ$ (12.97 R$) |
1.85 NZ$ (6.00 R$) |
-53.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
5.40 NZ$ (17.51 R$) |
2.48 NZ$ (8.05 R$) |
-54.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
60.00 NZ$ (194.52 R$) |
12.34 NZ$ (40.00 R$) |
-79.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
10.63 NZ$ (34.47 R$) |
6.89 NZ$ (22.34 R$) |
-35.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
45,495.00 NZ$ (147,497.83 R$) |
37,013.43 NZ$ (120,000.00 R$) |
-18.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
35,981.44 NZ$ (116,654.23 R$) |
47,223.97 NZ$ (153,103.25 R$) |
+31.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | New Zealand Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
228.61 NZ$ (741.17 R$) |
118.87 NZ$ (385.39 R$) |
-48.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
58.20 NZ$ (188.70 R$) |
24.04 NZ$ (77.95 R$) |
-58.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
86.18 NZ$ (279.39 R$) |
32.84 NZ$ (106.45 R$) |
-61.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | New Zealand Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
61.17 NZ$ (198.31 R$) |
39.40 NZ$ (127.74 R$) |
-35.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
25.72 NZ$ (83.38 R$) |
38.54 NZ$ (124.95 R$) |
+49.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 NZ$ (64.84 R$) |
10.80 NZ$ (35.00 R$) |
-46.0 % |
Childcare | New Zealand Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,293.69 NZ$ (4,194.24 R$) |
499.10 NZ$ (1,618.11 R$) |
-61.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
19,655.65 NZ$ (63,724.91 R$) |
13,255.05 NZ$ (42,973.75 R$) |
-32.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | New Zealand Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
113.21 NZ$ (367.03 R$) |
84.44 NZ$ (273.75 R$) |
-25.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
71.52 NZ$ (231.87 R$) |
73.41 NZ$ (238.01 R$) |
+2.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
160.68 NZ$ (520.92 R$) |
129.32 NZ$ (419.27 R$) |
-19.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
196.66 NZ$ (637.59 R$) |
105.99 NZ$ (343.64 R$) |
-46.1 % |
Rent Per Month | New Zealand Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,816.60 NZ$ (5,889.53 R$) |
576.17 NZ$ (1,867.98 R$) |
-68.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,531.10 NZ$ (4,963.94 R$) |
391.63 NZ$ (1,269.70 R$) |
-74.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,899.88 NZ$ (9,401.62 R$) |
1,106.87 NZ$ (3,588.55 R$) |
-61.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,501.59 NZ$ (8,110.32 R$) |
769.58 NZ$ (2,495.02 R$) |
-69.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | New Zealand Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
778.15 NZ$ (2,522.83 R$) |
252.86 NZ$ (819.80 R$) |
-67.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
646.14 NZ$ (2,094.82 R$) |
178.49 NZ$ (578.67 R$) |
-72.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | New Zealand Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,002.51 NZ$ (16,218.46 R$) |
765.36 NZ$ (2,481.33 R$) |
-84.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.76 | 11.06 | +63.6 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
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