Brasília vs Lima Cost of Living
Brasília (Brazil) · Overall index 32.2 — Lima (Peru) · Overall index 34.8
Summary
- Overall, Lima is 8% more expensive than Brasília.
- Transport in Lima is 14% more expensive than in Brasília.
- Dining out in Lima is 10% more expensive than in Brasília.
| Item | Brasília | Lima | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +10% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $976 | $1,095 | +12% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $562 | $695 | +24% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,892 | $1,786 | -6% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,038 | $1,145 | +10% |
| Groceries | +6% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.53 | $0.61 | +15% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.86 | $1.85 | -1% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.36 | $2.45 | +4% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.17 | $2 | -8% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.29 | $6 | +13% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.96 | $4.95 | 0% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $8.71 | $7.4 | -15% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.27 | $2.49 | +10% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.82 | $0.94 | +15% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.78 | $2.2 | +24% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.51 | $2.72 | +8% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.12 | $1.16 | +4% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.13 | $1.3 | +15% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.12 | $1.11 | -1% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.98 | $0.99 | +1% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $6.36 | $7.31 | +15% |
| Transport | +14% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.85 | $1.03 | +21% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $38.4 | $45 | +17% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.33 | $1.54 | +16% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.7 | $0.74 | +6% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.3 | $0.36 | +20% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $9,484 | $10,006 | +6% |
| Dining out | +10% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.31 | $8.24 | +13% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $37.4 | $39.5 | +6% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.33 | $4.8 | +11% |
| Cappuccino | $1.85 | $1.93 | +4% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.93 | $1.04 | +12% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.67 | $2.75 | +3% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.64 | $3.32 | +26% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.77 | $0.84 | +9% |
| Telecom | +3% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $31.2 | $28.4 | -9% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $29.7 | $36.8 | +24% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.16 | $0.18 | +12% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.16 | $7.37 | -10% |
| Utilities & household | +10% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $68.5 | $80 | +17% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.09 | -10% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.76 | $2.29 | +30% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.62 | $0.66 | +6% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $8.64 | $10.3 | +19% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $33.5 | $33.1 | -1% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.14 | $6.97 | +14% |
| Men's haircut | $14.2 | $14.5 | +2% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.3 | $12.1 | +7% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $846 | $973 | +15% |
3,061 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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