Cost of living in Florence, Italy vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Florence (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (R$ 97) | R$ 35 | + 176% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 52) | R$ 20 | + 158% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (R$ 28) | R$ 30 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.00 | + 109% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.10 (R$ 20) | R$ 24 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.91 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 30 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (R$ 9) | R$ 60 | - 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (R$ 39) | R$ 120 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (R$ 12) | R$ 6.00 | + 101% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.00 | + 231% | |
Housing | + 18% | |||
Housing in Florence (Italy) is 18% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,237 (R$ 7,910) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €964 (R$ 6,161) | R$ 1,450 | + 325% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (R$ 775) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €866 (R$ 5,537) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €576 (R$ 3,681) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (R$ 561) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (R$ 142) | R$ 70 | + 103% | |
40” flat screen tv | €391 (R$ 2,501) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (R$ 726) | R$ 300 | + 142% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.14 (R$ 33) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (R$ 65) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 149% | |||
Clothes in Florence (Italy) is 149% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (R$ 563) | R$ 80 | + 604% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (R$ 195) | R$ 60 | + 225% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (R$ 540) | R$ 500 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (R$ 702) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 62% | |||
Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 62% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,100 (R$ 147,701) | R$ 15,000 | + 885% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.46 | + 120% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (R$ 228) | R$ 227 | + 0% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (R$ 141) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (R$ 42) | R$ 20 | + 109% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (R$ 63) | R$ 50 | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (R$ 485) | R$ 300 | + 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 20 | + 132% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.86 (R$ 18) | R$ 27 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.28 (R$ 15) | R$ 36 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (R$ 101) | R$ 60 | + 68% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 47% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (R$ 227) | R$ 200 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (R$ 108) | R$ 80 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (R$ 543) | R$ 300 | + 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (R$ 399) | R$ 80 | + 399% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 60) | R$ 80 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.32 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.94 (R$ 32) | R$ 5.00 | + 531% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 (R$ 3,152) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (R$ 0.51) | R$ 0.50 | + 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (R$ 388) | R$ 300 | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 (R$ 34) | R$ 5.00 | + 575% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 29% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 29,758 (€4,654) in Florence to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 23,000 in Paulinia.
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