Cost of living in Dresden, Germany vs Santo André, Brazil
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| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 98% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (R$ 74) | R$ 26 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 44) | R$ 28 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.74 (R$ 4.82) | R$ 3.23 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.58 (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 (R$ 34) | R$ 15 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.65 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.65 (R$ 4.20) | R$ 4.75 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.35 (R$ 35) | R$ 40 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.21 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 150% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,172 (R$ 7,625) | R$ 2,196 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €700 (R$ 4,551) | R$ 1,615 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €178 (R$ 1,159) | R$ 473 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €587 (R$ 3,817) | R$ 2,053 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €415 (R$ 2,699) | R$ 1,133 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (R$ 647) | R$ 248 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (R$ 154) | R$ 85 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €522 (R$ 3,394) | R$ 1,944 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (R$ 685) | R$ 419 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (R$ 30) | R$ 23 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 73) | R$ 17 | + 328% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 64% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (R$ 461) | R$ 172 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (R$ 197) | R$ 169 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (R$ 533) | R$ 289 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (R$ 597) | R$ 234 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 76% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 (R$ 145,335) | R$ 76,119 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.01 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (R$ 389) | R$ 224 | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 75% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (R$ 78) | R$ 13 | + 499% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (R$ 79) | R$ 56 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (R$ 301) | R$ 184 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.17 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.43 | + 171% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (R$ 103) | R$ 27 | + 282% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 33% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (R$ 176) | R$ 121 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 107) | R$ 59 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (R$ 482) | R$ 195 | + 147% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (R$ 326) | R$ 168 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (R$ 40) | R$ 25 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.81 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (R$ 2,993) | R$ 3,354 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (R$ 0.59) | R$ 1.25 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (R$ 224) | R$ 107 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (R$ 37) | R$ 10 | + 277% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 112 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 86% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 11,729 (€1,803) in Dresden to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,300 in Santo André.
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