- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 43% 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 (€5.98) | €8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (€1.54) | €4.91 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.26 (€0.76) | €1.10 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (€1.65) | €3.90 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.68 (€1.09) | €2.73 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (€3.43) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.61 (€1.31) | €2.30 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.26 (€0.76) | €1.51 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.57 (€1.07) | €0.98 | + 9% | |
| 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$ 3.20 (€0.75) | €1.35 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 38% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,155 (€738) | €1,332 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,955 (€457) | €974 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 578 (€135) | €171 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,127 (€497) | €822 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,336 (€312) | €591 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 410 (€96) | €106 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (€19) | €19 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,724 (€403) | €340 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 429 (€100) | €94 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (€4.85) | €7 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€3.91) | €12 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 14% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 203 (€47) | €86 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 183 (€43) | €39 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 327 (€76) | €86 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 (€60) | €118 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 4% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,207 (€20,153) | €22,114 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.30 (€1.00) | €1.22 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 202 (€47) | €46 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 30% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (€3.88) | €14 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (€11) | €10 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 236 (€55) | €85 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (€4.08) | €5.94 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€2.74) | €2.65 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€3.45) | €2.64 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (€1.45) | €1.47 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.05 (€0.95) | €2.14 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (€9) | €20 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 24% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 96 (€22) | €36 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (€12) | €21 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 176 (€41) | €219 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 174 (€41) | €54 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (€5.47) | €9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (€2.04) | €3.37 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€2.53) | €3.73 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,724 (€637) | €469 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (€0.26) | €0.25 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 115 (€27) | €36 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€2.26) | €5.38 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.23377
EUR
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,492 prices entered by 2,810 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 28% cheaper than in Austria
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% cheaper than in Austria
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 25% more expensive than in Austria
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 62% more expensive than in Austria
- Cost of living in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in Austria
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Austria
- Cost of living in Andorra is about the same as in Austria
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Austria
- Cost of living in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Austria