Brazil vs India
Brazil is about 48% pricier than India overall, with a price level of 46.9 versus 24.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, Brazil scores higher (77 vs 75 of 100).
Metric Brazil India
Price level (US=100) 46.9 24.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $22,338 $11,160
GNI / capita (PPP) $21,590 $11,000
Inflation (YoY) 4.4% 5.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Brazil India
Housing & utilities 54 29
Food 81 58
Transport 89 62
Restaurants & hotels 49 39
Health 69 23
Communication 95 27
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Brazil India
Quality-of-life score 77/100 75/100
Life expectancy 76 yrs 72 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 19.3 2.8
Internet users 84% 70%
Frequently asked
Is Brazil more expensive than India?
Brazil is more expensive: about 48% pricier than India overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in India?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Brazil would cost roughly $52,000 in India, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Brazil or India?
Brazil scores higher, 77 vs 75 out of 100.
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