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| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Essen (Germany) is 86% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (R$ 50) | R$ 23 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.28 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.23 | + 274% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (R$ 4.34) | R$ 2.79 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.62 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.64 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.97 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (R$ 5.89) | R$ 2.39 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (R$ 3.72) | R$ 4.39 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (R$ 29) | R$ 32 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (R$ 5.98) | R$ 2.11 | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Essen (Germany) is 152% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €940 (R$ 4,294) | R$ 1,628 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €598 (R$ 2,734) | R$ 1,082 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (R$ 648) | R$ 237 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €615 (R$ 2,809) | R$ 1,002 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €444 (R$ 2,030) | R$ 715 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €145 (R$ 661) | R$ 245 | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (R$ 115) | R$ 80 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €447 (R$ 2,044) | R$ 1,643 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (R$ 611) | R$ 345 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 36) | R$ 16 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (R$ 59) | R$ 12 | + 373% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Essen (Germany) is 32% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (R$ 375) | R$ 230 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €49 (R$ 222) | R$ 178 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (R$ 375) | R$ 416 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (R$ 509) | R$ 248 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Essen (Germany) is 88% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,629 (R$ 103,381) | R$ 75,858 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.03 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (R$ 303) | R$ 146 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (R$ 102) | R$ 28 | + 264% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Essen (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (R$ 40) | R$ 16 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (R$ 60) | R$ 31 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (R$ 350) | R$ 247 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.52 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.70 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.36 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.83 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.45 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (R$ 74) | R$ 28 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Essen (Germany) is 26% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (R$ 139) | R$ 77 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (R$ 83) | R$ 35 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (R$ 406) | R$ 208 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (R$ 255) | R$ 144 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (R$ 34) | R$ 22 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 110% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €483 (R$ 2,207) | R$ 3,034 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (R$ 0.53) | R$ 0.91 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (R$ 124) | R$ 106 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 276% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 128 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2019.
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Cost of living in Essen (Germany) is 79% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 8,582 (€1,878) in Essen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,800 in Londrina.
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