VanBasket Brazil

Food Prices in Brazil — November 2026

Name: Brazil — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.51

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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.32

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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.94

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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$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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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Iorgute Morango Molico Triplo Zero 0% Lactose

Nestlé · 850g

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 28 Oct

20.69 R$
Laranja Legal

Tudo Legal · 500ml

Pão de Açúcar, Região Praias da Baía 28 Oct

15.49 R$
Chocolate Branco Sabor Merengue de Morango Com Biscoito

Hershey's · 1, 77g

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 27 Oct

9.99 R$
Iogurte Desnatado Sabor Ameixa

Molico · 1, 850g

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 27 Oct

20.69 R$
Chá Mate com Guaraná

Matte Leão · 1, 300ml

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 24 Oct

2.49 R$
Energético Sem Açucar

Vulcano · 1, 473ml

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 22 Oct

7.95 R$
Bebida Sabor Maracujá Gaseificada

Crystal · 1, 510ml

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 22 Oct

4.88 R$
Bebida Sabor Limão Gaseificada

Crystal · 1, 510ml

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 22 Oct

4.88 R$
Molico zero sabor baunilha

Nestlé · 850g

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 22 Oct

20.79 R$
guaraná antartica

Antártica · 1, 1l

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 20 Oct

3.99 R$
Energético Juice Monster Pacific Punch

MONSTER · 473ml

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 14 Oct

9.99 R$
Energético Mango Loco

Monster · 473 ml

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 8 Oct

9.99 R$
Refrigerante de Cola de Baixa Caloria Zero Cafeína Zero Açucar Zero Calorias

Coca-Cola · 1, 350ml

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 8 Oct

4.29 R$
Energy Ultra

Monster, Monster Energy · 473 ml

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 8 Oct

9.99 R$
Cerveja Caracu

Caracu · 350ml

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 1 Oct

6.99 R$
Choco Trio

Nestlé · 90g

Mercado Eldorado, São Leopoldo 14 Sep

10.99 R$
Hershey's 40% Cacau Meio Amargo

Hersheys

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 14 Sep

9.49 R$
Hershey's Ovomaltine Black 75 g

Hershey's · 75 g

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 14 Sep

9.49 R$
Ultra Watermelon

Monster Energy · 1, 473ml

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 11 Sep

9.99 R$
Refrigerante Citrus Schweppes Garrafa 1,5l

SCHWEPPES · 1.5l

Internacional Supermercado, Cariacica 10 Sep

8.19 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.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +3.8% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

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%

Belarus 80 -20%

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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