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Australia vs Brazil

Brazil is {pct} {word} than Australia. Compare cost of living, taxes, salaries and visas — and the salary you’d need in Brazil to match Australia.

Australia vs Brazil at a glance — Brazil is 52% cheaper than Australia overall. Average net salary: $600/mo vs $3,900/mo. Top income tax: 27.5% vs 45%.

AustraliaBrazil
Cost of living
Cost of living index12359
Taxes
Income tax (top rate)45%27.5%
VAT / sales tax10%17%
Corporate tax30%34%
Economy & salaries
Avg net salary$3,900/mo$600/mo
Avg annual wage (OECD, PPP)$72,018✓—
Minimum wage$2,600/mo$280/mo
GDP per capita$65,130✓$10,296✓
Inflation (annual)2.9%✓4.5%✓
Life expectancy83 yr✓76 yr✓
Quality of life
LGBTQ+ acceptanceHighHigh
Digital-nomad visaNoYes

✓ = official statistics (OECD (PPP), World Bank 2025, World Bank 2024). Unmarked figures are CostTrek estimates. How we calculate these figures →

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? Frequently asked questions

Is Australia cheaper than Brazil?

Brazil is about 52% cheaper than Australia overall — its cost-of-living index is 59 versus 123 for Australia.

How much do you need to earn in Brazil to live like in Australia?

To keep the same standard of living, a $75,000 salary in Australia is worth about $36,302 in Brazil. Enter your own figure in the calculator above.

Which has lower taxes, Australia or Brazil?

Brazil has the lower top income-tax rate — 27.5% versus 45% in Australia.