- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 44% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (€7) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (€1.55) | €4.95 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (€0.77) | €1.15 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (€1.62) | €4.24 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.81 (€1.14) | €2.63 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (€3.49) | €7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.66 (€1.34) | €2.36 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.25 (€0.77) | €1.47 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.59 (€1.08) | €0.98 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (€9) | €8 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (€1.50) | €1.97 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.22 (€0.76) | €1.60 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 37% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,131 (€738) | €1,369 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,944 (€458) | €956 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 632 (€149) | €162 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,132 (€503) | €840 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,335 (€315) | €602 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 397 (€94) | €99 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 (€19) | €18 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,728 (€407) | €334 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 424 (€100) | €98 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (€4.88) | €8 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€3.94) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 14% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 204 (€48) | €89 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 181 (€43) | €38 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 337 (€79) | €88 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 254 (€60) | €115 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 5% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,068 (€20,533) | €22,746 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 (€1.03) | €1.23 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 201 (€47) | €47 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 34% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (€3.83) | €14 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (€11) | €10 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 230 (€54) | €102 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (€4.01) | €5.94 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€2.73) | €2.63 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (€3.41) | €2.64 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.84 (€1.38) | €1.45 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.03 (€0.95) | €2.16 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (€9) | €19 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 19% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (€23) | €33 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (€12) | €21 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 175 (€41) | €90 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 179 (€42) | €56 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (€5.58) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (€2.03) | €3.42 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€2.56) | €3.59 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,696 (€636) | €469 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.22 (€0.29) | €0.25 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (€28) | €49 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€2.31) | €5.34 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 27% cheaper than in Austria
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