
Brazil
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About Brazil
Costs exclude rentBrazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is also the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh-largest by population, with over 213 million people. Brazil is a federation composed of 26 states and a Federal District, which hosts the capital, Brasília. Its most populous city is São Paulo, followed by Rio de Janeiro. Brazil has the most Portuguese speakers in the world and is the only country in the Americas where Portuguese is an official language.
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Fashion
- Midrange Nike Running Shoesest.USD $475.43
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)est.USD $271.28
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)est.USD $293.36
- Men's Dress Shoesest.USD $368.61
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $1.67
- Average Monthly Salary After Taxest.USD $2,689
Food - Beverages
- Cappuccinoest.USD $9.89
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)est.USD $10.43
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)est.USD $19.58
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)est.USD $6.64
- Bottled Water (350 ml)est.USD $4.13
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining Experienceest.USD $34.61
- Upscale Dinner for Twoest.USD $182.75
- Fast Food Comboest.USD $39.15
Food - Grocery
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)est.USD $25.33
- Beef Round (1 kg)est.USD $54.24
- Apples (1 kg)est.USD $9.84
- Bananas (1 kg)est.USD $6.85
- Oranges (1 kg)est.USD $6.11
- Tomatoes (1 kg)est.USD $11.03
- Potatoes (1 kg)est.USD $6.71
- Onions (1 kg)est.USD $6.11
- Lettuce (1 Head)est.USD $4.47
- Bottled Water (1.5L)est.USD $4.2
- Midrange Bottle of Wineest.USD $52.22
- Marlboro (20-Pack)est.USD $15.65
Housing
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City Centerest.USD $3,894
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Centerest.USD $2,727
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City Centerest.USD $1,101
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City Centerest.USD $715.14
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City Centerest.USD $2,051
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Centerest.USD $1,303
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)est.USD $144.75
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)est.USD $1,869
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)est.USD $154.64
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)est.USD $42.74
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)est.USD $39,120
Transportation
- 1 Hour Taxi Waitest.USD $45.65
- Average Price of a New Sedan Carest.USD $172,585
- One-Way Local Transport Fareest.USD $6.03
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi Rideest.USD $7.72
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport Passest.USD $283.26
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmest.USD $8.4
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback Carest.USD $130,532
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)est.USD $136.62
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. Apartmentest.USD $486.6