Brazil vs China
China is about 6% pricier than Brazil overall, with a price level of 49.8 versus 46.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in health. On quality of life, China scores higher (91 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Brazil China
Price level (US=100) 46.9 49.8
GDP / capita (PPP) $22,338 $27,105
GNI / capita (PPP) $21,590 $26,920
Inflation (YoY) 4.4% 0.2%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Brazil China
Housing & utilities 54 69
Food 81 130
Transport 89 82
Restaurants & hotels 49 85
Health 69 64
Communication 95 86
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Brazil China
Quality-of-life score 77/100 91/100
Life expectancy 76 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 19.3 0.5
Internet users 84% 92%
Frequently asked
Is Brazil more expensive than China?
China is more expensive: about 6% pricier than Brazil overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in China?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Brazil would cost roughly $106,000 in China, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Brazil or China?
China scores higher, 91 vs 77 out of 100.
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