Cost of living in Brazil compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 58% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (€5.85) | €16 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (€5.61) | €11 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (€1.76) | €7 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.20 (€0.83) | €1.39 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (€2.05) | €4.68 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (€1.31) | €3.81 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 (€3.79) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (€1.83) | €2.29 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (€1.18) | €2.37 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (€1.00) | €1.16 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 48 (€8) | €7 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (€1.54) | €3.17 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.45 (€0.71) | €2.73 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 57% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,849 (€617) | €1,657 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,537 (€406) | €1,133 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 709 (€114) | €229 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,854 (€457) | €970 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,824 (€292) | €682 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 538 (€86) | €112 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 97 (€16) | €29 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,855 (€297) | €482 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 640 (€103) | €114 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (€4.77) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 (€3.48) | €19 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 23% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 258 (€41) | €91 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 264 (€42) | €37 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 411 (€66) | €102 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 321 (€51) | €104 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 23% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 118,606 (€19,004) | €27,495 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.83 (€0.93) | €1.70 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 241 (€39) | €46 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 54% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (€3.45) | €15 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (€7) | €13 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 275 (€44) | €122 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (€3.58) | €5.00 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (€2.11) | €3.29 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (€2.96) | €3.78 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (€1.19) | €1.91 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.63 (€0.90) | €2.63 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 56 (€9) | €23 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 36% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 111 (€18) | €42 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (€9) | €22 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 222 (€36) | €270 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 228 (€37) | €63 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 32 (€5.14) | €12 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (€2.46) | €3.75 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€1.81) | €5.33 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,485 (€558) | €538 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.22 (€0.20) | €0.10 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 (€22) | €39 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (€1.94) | €6 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 44% cheaper than in Austria
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