Cost of living in Düsseldorf, Germany vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (R$ 73) | R$ 35 | + 109% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 49) | R$ 20 | + 146% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (R$ 25) | R$ 30 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (R$ 5.56) | R$ 4.00 | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.85 (R$ 18) | R$ 24 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.88 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 106% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.73 (R$ 30) | R$ 30 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.93 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (R$ 7) | R$ 60 | - 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 53) | R$ 120 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.87 (R$ 12) | R$ 6.00 | + 100% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.00 | + 142% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,435 (R$ 9,236) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,071 (R$ 6,892) | R$ 1,450 | + 375% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (R$ 1,141) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €773 (R$ 4,974) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €644 (R$ 4,147) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (R$ 884) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (R$ 180) | R$ 70 | + 157% | |
40” flat screen tv | €392 (R$ 2,524) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 (R$ 837) | R$ 300 | + 179% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (R$ 39) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (R$ 96) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 174% | |||
Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 174% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (R$ 542) | R$ 80 | + 577% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (R$ 249) | R$ 60 | + 315% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (R$ 542) | R$ 500 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (R$ 708) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 135% | |||
Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 135% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,117 (R$ 142,365) | R$ 15,000 | + 849% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.46 | + 98% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (R$ 487) | R$ 227 | + 114% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (R$ 131) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (R$ 43) | R$ 20 | + 115% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R$ 61) | R$ 50 | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (R$ 379) | R$ 300 | + 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 (R$ 21) | R$ 20 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (R$ 16) | R$ 27 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.25 (R$ 15) | R$ 36 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (R$ 138) | R$ 60 | + 130% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 48% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (R$ 244) | R$ 200 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (R$ 135) | R$ 80 | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €123 (R$ 790) | R$ 300 | + 163% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (R$ 365) | R$ 80 | + 356% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 66) | R$ 80 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 118% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.00 | + 325% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 (R$ 3,292) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (R$ 0.99) | R$ 0.50 | + 99% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (R$ 233) | R$ 300 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 (R$ 37) | R$ 5.00 | + 638% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 41% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 40,747 (€6,330) in Düsseldorf to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 29,000 in Paulinia.
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