a less pay In Brazil it is far less than ideal. R should be $6,388.55. That is 5.27 times the current value of R$1,212. The statement came from the Inter-Union Department of Statistics and Social and Economic Studies (Dieese). See minimum wage at other countries And compare.
Read more: finally! The minimum wage will be a real increase for the first time in 4 years
The debate about the minimum wage in Brazil always gains more steam at the end of each year. Even more so in times of government change, with the victory of President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. It guarantees a real increase, which has not happened in 4 years in Brazil.
minimum wage in other countries
This topic opens a chasm for discussions about minimum wages in other countries. What is known is that in Brazil it is much less than what is needed for a family of four. Since 1984, the country’s minimum wage has been standardized, therefore, now all Brazilians have the same national minimum wage.
The amount varies from country to country. See below what the minimum wage is in other parts of the world:
🇧🇷 United State
The minimum is $7.25 per hour (37 R$). Despite it being the applicable value at the federal level, each state can make small adjustments as it deems necessary, based on local realities.
🇧🇷 Portugal
The minimum wage in Portugal is currently 705 euros per month (3,578 R$). There was an increase of 40 euros in 2021.
🇧🇷 China
As in the United States, the minimum wage can vary in China. There, depending on the province, the value is different. To give you an idea, in the capital, Beijing, the minimum is 2,320 yuan per month (R$1,648).
🇧🇷 Australia
It’s $21.38 AUD per hour (70 BRL). In Australia, the minimum wage changes depending on the company and the position you hold.
🇧🇷 Japan
The regional minimum wage is 930 yen per hour (32 R$).
🇧🇷 Germany
In October this year, the German minimum rose to 12 euros per hour (61 R$). The previous value was 10.45 euros.
🇧🇷 Canada
The minimum wage in Canada is 15.55 Canadian dollars per hour (59 Brazilian reals).
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