Cost of living in Brazil compared to Austria
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Brazil is 49% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (€7) | €10 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (€2.10) | €7 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.51 (€1.06) | €1.48 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (€2.47) | €5.45 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (€1.50) | €3.77 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (€4.97) | €7 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (€1.83) | €2.22 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.75 (€1.11) | €2.38 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.92 (€1.14) | €1.35 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (€8) | €8 | + 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (€1.72) | €2.92 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.95 (€0.95) | €2.03 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Brazil is 50% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,751 (€722) | €1,760 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,470 (€475) | €1,110 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 622 (€120) | €268 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,715 (€523) | €968 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,674 (€322) | €695 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 613 (€118) | €110 | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (€18) | €23 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,945 (€374) | €411 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 659 (€127) | €114 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (€5.81) | €11 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (€4.03) | €16 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Brazil is 19% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 258 (€50) | €104 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 251 (€48) | €44 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 403 (€78) | €88 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 313 (€60) | €121 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Brazil is 13% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 117,955 (€22,704) | €28,063 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.48 (€1.05) | €1.72 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 234 (€45) | €46 | - 1% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Brazil is 43% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (€4.20) | €9 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 44 (€8) | €13 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 257 (€50) | €130 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (€4.50) | €5.00 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (€2.58) | €2.99 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (€3.67) | €3.36 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (€1.42) | €2.17 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.33 (€1.03) | €2.09 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 (€11) | €19 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Brazil is 8% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 111 (€21) | €39 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 64 (€12) | €24 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 239 (€46) | €64 | - 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 199 (€38) | €48 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (€5.68) | €10 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (€2.47) | €4.75 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€2.17) | €3.85 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,422 (€851) | €495 | + 72% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.26 (€0.24) | €0.04 | + 505% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 131 (€25) | €54 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€2.16) | €6 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,400 prices entered by 1,815 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 35% cheaper than in Austria
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