Cost of living in Karlsruhe, Germany vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 168% | |||
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Food in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 168% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (R$ 83) | R$ 20 | + 304% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 53) | R$ 22 | + 138% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.96 (R$ 27) | R$ 9 | + 190% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.12 | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.32 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 209% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.56 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.21 | + 312% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.30 (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.46 | + 187% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.82 | + 100% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (R$ 5.88) | R$ 4.61 | + 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (R$ 41) | R$ 36 | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.68 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.82 | + 95% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.42 | + 179% | |
Housing | + 231% | |||
Housing in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 231% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,414 (R$ 9,574) | R$ 1,618 | + 492% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €954 (R$ 6,458) | R$ 1,081 | + 497% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (R$ 815) | R$ 369 | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €770 (R$ 5,217) | R$ 1,425 | + 266% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (R$ 3,910) | R$ 865 | + 352% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 (R$ 776) | R$ 493 | + 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (R$ 165) | R$ 113 | + 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | €469 (R$ 3,175) | R$ 1,517 | + 109% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (R$ 715) | R$ 413 | + 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 13 | + 262% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (R$ 89) | R$ 10 | + 817% | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 64% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (R$ 568) | R$ 200 | + 184% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (R$ 184) | R$ 173 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (R$ 497) | R$ 314 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (R$ 774) | R$ 205 | + 278% | |
Transportation | + 145% | |||
Transportation in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 145% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,773 (R$ 147,454) | R$ 63,667 | + 132% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.09 | + 116% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (R$ 416) | R$ 167 | + 149% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (R$ 141) | R$ 43 | + 227% | |
Personal Care | + 149% | |||
Personal Care in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 149% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (R$ 65) | R$ 15 | + 336% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (R$ 127) | R$ 49 | + 158% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (R$ 350) | R$ 155 | + 126% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.85 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 137% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.99 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 86% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.69 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.25 | + 169% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.70 | + 128% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (R$ 115) | R$ 26 | + 340% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 49% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (R$ 168) | R$ 89 | + 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (R$ 140) | R$ 36 | + 291% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (R$ 359) | R$ 130 | + 176% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (R$ 331) | R$ 167 | + 98% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (R$ 49) | R$ 10 | + 393% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.08 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 178% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.29 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 208% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €438 (R$ 2,967) | R$ 2,650 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (R$ 0.74) | R$ 1.76 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (R$ 243) | R$ 121 | + 100% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.89 (R$ 40) | R$ 10 | + 320% | |
TOTAL | + 143% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Karlsruhe (Germany) is 143% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 11,895 (€1,756) in Karlsruhe to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,900 in Teresina.
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