Cost of living in Brazil compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 63% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (€4.21) | €13 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (€4.02) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.16) | €5.46 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.82 (€0.57) | €1.06 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (€1.24) | €5.53 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.54 (€0.83) | €2.88 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (€2.62) | €6 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.05) | €2.23 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.42 (€0.67) | €1.63 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.80 (€0.72) | €1.06 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (€5.70) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.11) | €1.98 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.34 (€0.50) | €1.59 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 62% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,121 (€470) | €1,236 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,842 (€277) | €1,026 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 489 (€74) | €152 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,105 (€317) | €893 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,303 (€196) | €658 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 341 (€51) | €112 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 (€12) | €22 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,638 (€247) | €367 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 465 (€70) | €86 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (€3.42) | €10 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€2.55) | €14 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 45% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 211 (€32) | €95 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 191 (€29) | €38 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 324 (€49) | €74 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 244 (€37) | €122 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 36% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,349 (€13,457) | €22,737 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.39 (€0.66) | €1.12 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 219 (€33) | €51 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 48% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (€2.46) | €8 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 (€5.92) | €7 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 216 (€33) | €58 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (€2.29) | €4.85 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€1.67) | €2.43 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.29) | €2.97 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.82 (€0.88) | €1.87 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.93 (€0.59) | €1.68 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 42 (€6) | €25 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 34% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 95 (€14) | €33 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (€8) | €20 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 222 (€33) | €135 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 186 (€28) | €47 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (€3.74) | €11 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (€1.67) | €3.49 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (€1.50) | €3.34 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,557 (€536) | €500 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.23 (€0.19) | €0.07 | + 166% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (€18) | €37 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€1.58) | €5.07 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 51% cheaper than in Austria
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