dollar has had a range of R$2.30 to R$2.40 per $1 USD when I checked the real, since I moved to Brazil last September. To illustrate this point you need to know a few things. From a Brazilian’s perspective, basic goods are affordable but luxuries such as imported goods and electronics are expensive. Dollar), a country from the European Union (Euro) or Great Britain (British Pound), you will be able to adjust to the sticker shock (the cost of goods) in Brazil. If you visit Brazil now and you are from a country that has a strong currency (compared to the Brazilian Real) such as the United States (U.S. What Is It Like to Spend Money in Brazil?
One centavo (1) pieces were discontinued and are rare to find. Five (5) centavos exist but are not as common as the larger coins. One real (R$1) is a coin (paper version was discontinued).Įach Brazilian real consists of 100 centavos (cents) with centavos commonly found in denominations of 50 centavos, 25 centavos, and 10 centavos. Standard men's haircut in expat area of the cityīasic dinner out for two in neighborhood pubĢ tickets to the theater (best available seats)ĭinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessertġ beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)ġ min.Brazil’s currency is the “real” (plural form is “reais”) using the symbol “R$.” Reais come in paper note denominations of one hundred (R$100), fifty (R$50), twenty (R$20), ten (R$10), five (R$5), and two (R$2) reais. Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) (5 miles)Ĭold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km.
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)ġ summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)ġ pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas. Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business districtĬombo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)ĥ00 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breastĠ.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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