Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 42% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Berlin (Germany) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €12 (R$ 78) | R$ 30 | 162% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (R$ 53) | R$ 20 | 163% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.50 (R$ 23) | R$ 30 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.90 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 4.00 | 50% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.08 (R$ 20) | R$ 24 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.63 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | 93% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €4.89 (R$ 32) | R$ 30 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.51 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | 85% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.34 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | 12% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.21 (R$ 8) | R$ 60 | 87% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €5.22 (R$ 35) | R$ 120 | 71% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.73 (R$ 11) | R$ 6.00 | 90% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.98 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.00 | 115% |
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Berlin (Germany) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,443 (R$ 9,549) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,113 (R$ 7,361) | R$ 1,450 | 408% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €148 (R$ 981) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,010 (R$ 6,685) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €741 (R$ 4,906) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €93 (R$ 616) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €24 (R$ 161) | R$ 70 | 130% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €395 (R$ 2,616) | - | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €101 (R$ 671) | R$ 300 | 124% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €4.13 (R$ 27) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €14 (R$ 96) | - | - |
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 161% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Berlin (Germany) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €91 (R$ 603) | R$ 80 | 653% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €30 (R$ 202) | R$ 60 | 236% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €87 (R$ 573) | R$ 500 | 15% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €108 (R$ 718) | - | - |
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 143% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Berlin (Germany) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €21,621 (R$ 143,045) | R$ 15,000 | 854% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.34 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.46 | 99% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €77 (R$ 512) | R$ 227 | 125% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €18 (R$ 116) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Berlin (Germany) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €5.64 (R$ 37) | R$ 20 | 86% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €7 (R$ 48) | R$ 50 | 3% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €83 (R$ 549) | R$ 300 | 83% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.31 (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | 10% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €1.88 (R$ 12) | R$ 27 | 54% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.39 (R$ 16) | R$ 36 | 56% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.40 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | 29% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.30 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €25 (R$ 162) | R$ 60 | 170% |
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Berlin (Germany) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €33 (R$ 216) | R$ 200 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €23 (R$ 152) | R$ 80 | 90% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €88 (R$ 581) | R$ 300 | 94% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €68 (R$ 453) | R$ 80 | 466% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €9 (R$ 57) | R$ 80 | 29% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.51 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | 132% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.62 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.00 | 379% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €418 (R$ 2,769) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.11 (R$ 0.71) | R$ 0.50 | 42% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €32 (R$ 210) | R$ 300 | 30% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €7 (R$ 43) | R$ 5.00 | 762% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 42,624 (€6,442) in Berlin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 30,000 in Paulinia.