Brazil vs Japan
Japan is about 26% pricier than Brazil overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 46.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Brazil Japan
Price level (US=100) 46.9 63.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $22,338 $52,039
GNI / capita (PPP) $21,590 $55,490
Inflation (YoY) 4.4% 2.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Brazil Japan
Housing & utilities 54 177
Food 81 191
Transport 89 150
Restaurants & hotels 49 148
Health 69 97
Communication 95 227
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Brazil Japan
Quality-of-life score 77/100 96/100
Life expectancy 76 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 19.3 0.2
Internet users 84% 86%
Frequently asked
Is Brazil more expensive than Japan?
Japan is more expensive: about 26% pricier than Brazil overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Japan?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Brazil would cost roughly $135,000 in Japan, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Brazil or Japan?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 77 out of 100.
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