Brazil vs United States
United States is about 53% pricier than Brazil overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 46.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Brazil United States
Price level (US=100) 46.9 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $22,338 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $21,590 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 4.4% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Brazil United States
Housing & utilities 54 215
Food 81 117
Transport 89 116
Restaurants & hotels 49 142
Health 69 208
Communication 95 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Brazil United States
Quality-of-life score 77/100 91/100
Life expectancy 76 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 19.3 5.8
Internet users 84% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Brazil more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 53% pricier than Brazil overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Brazil would cost roughly $213,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Brazil or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 77 out of 100.
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