Cost of living in Freiburg (Germany) is 94% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
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| Food in Freiburg (Germany) is 117% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Freiburg (Germany) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €12 (R$ 74) | R$ 26 | 183% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (R$ 48) | R$ 28 | 74% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.46 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | 191% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.12 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.23 | 119% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €4.02 (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | 167% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.62 (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | 160% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 15 | 200% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.34 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | 112% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.46 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.65 | 99% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.92 (R$ 5.79) | R$ 4.75 | 22% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €5.21 (R$ 33) | R$ 40 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.90 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | 77% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.14 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.21 | 124% |
| Housing in Freiburg (Germany) is 159% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Freiburg (Germany) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,350 (R$ 8,517) | R$ 2,196 | 288% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €995 (R$ 6,277) | R$ 1,615 | 289% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €121 (R$ 763) | R$ 473 | 61% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €692 (R$ 4,367) | R$ 2,053 | 113% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €559 (R$ 3,530) | R$ 1,133 | 211% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €84 (R$ 527) | R$ 248 | 113% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €22 (R$ 138) | R$ 85 | 63% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €339 (R$ 2,140) | R$ 1,944 | 10% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €82 (R$ 518) | R$ 419 | 24% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €2.98 (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | 17% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 (R$ 69) | R$ 17 | 305% |
| Clothes in Freiburg (Germany) is 82% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Freiburg (Germany) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €74 (R$ 464) | R$ 172 | 170% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €39 (R$ 244) | R$ 169 | 44% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €82 (R$ 518) | R$ 289 | 79% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €102 (R$ 641) | R$ 234 | 174% |
| Transportation in Freiburg (Germany) is 73% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Freiburg (Germany) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €25,317 (R$ 159,754) | R$ 76,119 | 110% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.43 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.01 | 125% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €56 (R$ 356) | R$ 224 | 59% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | R$ 47 | - |
| Personal Care in Freiburg (Germany) is 80% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Freiburg (Germany) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €13 (R$ 81) | R$ 13 | 520% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €10 (R$ 62) | R$ 56 | 9% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €54 (R$ 341) | R$ 184 | 86% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €2.91 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | 9% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.47 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | 33% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €1.99 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | 15% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.64 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | 64% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.48 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.43 | 172% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €17 (R$ 110) | R$ 27 | 310% |
| Entertainment in Freiburg (Germany) is 49% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Freiburg (Germany) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €35 (R$ 221) | R$ 121 | 83% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €20 (R$ 128) | R$ 59 | 118% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €93 (R$ 585) | R$ 195 | 199% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €50 (R$ 313) | R$ 168 | 86% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €7 (R$ 43) | R$ 25 | 75% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.85 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | 91% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.42 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | 106% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €508 (R$ 3,205) | R$ 3,354 | 4% |
| 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 | ||
| €44 (R$ 278) | R$ 107 | 158% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €6.00 (R$ 38) | R$ 10 | 282% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 14,001 (€2,219) in Freiburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 7,200 in Santo André.