VanBasket Brazil

Food Prices in Brazil — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-22%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open data

$1.51

-15% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$2.32

-33% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

open data

$1.94

-67% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

open data

$1.36

-40% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$23.88

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PLAY DOH KITCHEN HAMBURGU

Ri Happy, Brasília 26 Nov

79.99 €
Suco de Tangerina Orgânico

1l

Pão de Açúcar, Região Praias da Baía 19 Jul

22.9 R$
Suco De Maracujá Orgânico

NATIVE · 1l

Pão de Açúcar, Região Praias da Baía 19 Jul

30.9 R$
Suco De Goiaba Orgânico

NATIVE · 1l

Pão de Açúcar, Região Praias da Baía 19 Jul

25.9 R$
Hydro Protein

Moving · 500ml

Pão de Açúcar, Região Praias da Baía 19 Jul

10.99 R$
Leite Uht Integral

LEITÍSSIMO · 1l

Pão de Açúcar, Região Praias da Baía 19 Jul

13.99 R$
HYDRO PROTEIN UVA

MOVING · 500ml

Pão de Açúcar, Região Praias da Baía 19 Jul

10.99 R$
Hydro Protein - Moving

Moving · 500ml

Pão de Açúcar, Região Praias da Baía 19 Jul

10.99 R$
Suco Tropical de Caju Adoçado

Sumo · 300 ml

Pão de Açúcar, Região Praias da Baía 19 Jul

9.28 R$
Flocão

Atacadao, Beberibe 22 May

2,009 R$
Beb Lactea 3Corac 250ml Whey Cappuccino

3 corações · 6

Armazém da Maria, Curitiba 10 May

5.49 R$
Power Whey sabor Biscoito

3 corações · 250 mL

Armazém da Maria, Curitiba 10 May

5.49 R$
Garoto garotices 250g

Garoto · 250 g

Armazém da Maria, Curitiba 10 May

13.89 R$
Maionese Heinz Pote 400g

HEINZ · 400g

Armazém da Maria, Curitiba 10 May deal

10.99 R$
Isotônico Uva Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 Powerade Squeeze 500ml

POWERADE

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 14 Mar

5.59 R$
Pão De Forma Original Pullman Artesano Pacote 500g

Pullman Artesano

Supernosso, Belo Horizonte 6 Sep

15.69 R$
Bananada Natural com Cupuaçu

Casa dos Queijos, Guapimirim 16 Jan

13.95 R$

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Brazil is below the world average by 22%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.

↓ Year-over-year change: -0.2% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Brazil

Brazil

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Mongolia 78 -22%

Kenya 78 -22%

Armenia 78 -22%

Namibia 80 -20%

Kazakhstan 76 -24%

More countries in Americas

Argentina 70 -30%

Colombia 72 -28%

Peru 75 -25%

Mexico 88 -12%

Panama 88 -12%

Chile 92 -8%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Brazil?

No, food in Brazil is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 78 (world average = 100), meaning food is 22% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Brazil per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Brazil you can expect to spend around $234. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 78 (world = 100).

How does Brazil compare to similar countries?

Brazil has a VanBasket Index of 78. Similar or nearby countries: Mongolia, Kenya, Armenia.

How often is the food price data for Brazil updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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