- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 50% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (€5.98) | €13 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (€5.30) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (€1.38) | €5.12 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.23 (€0.67) | €1.11 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (€1.47) | €3.79 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.59 (€0.95) | €2.67 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (€2.97) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.59 (€1.16) | €2.40 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.32 (€0.69) | €1.57 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.59 (€0.95) | €0.95 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (€8) | €8 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (€1.34) | €2.07 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.25 (€0.67) | €1.41 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 48% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,130 (€648) | €1,349 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,942 (€402) | €977 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 546 (€113) | €189 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,077 (€430) | €934 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,305 (€270) | €624 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 400 (€83) | €105 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (€17) | €19 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,741 (€361) | €365 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 429 (€89) | €99 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (€4.36) | €7 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€3.45) | €13 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 26% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 203 (€42) | €90 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 183 (€38) | €41 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 329 (€68) | €83 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 256 (€53) | €118 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 14% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 85,554 (€17,719) | €20,900 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.20 (€0.87) | €1.19 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 201 (€42) | €47 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 37% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (€3.47) | €10 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 45 (€9) | €10 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 232 (€48) | €85 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (€3.64) | €5.94 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€2.39) | €2.79 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€3.01) | €2.80 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (€1.27) | €1.47 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.00 (€0.83) | €2.14 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 (€8) | €21 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 36% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (€20) | €38 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (€10) | €21 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 178 (€37) | €201 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 174 (€36) | €57 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (€4.93) | €10 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (€1.83) | €3.42 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€2.28) | €3.72 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,756 (€571) | €506 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.14 (€0.24) | €0.20 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (€26) | €52 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€2.02) | €5.48 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 38% cheaper than in Austria
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