Cost of living in Brazil compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 50% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 31 (€5.57) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 (€5.70) | €9 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (€1.93) | €5.53 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.64 (€0.84) | €1.22 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (€1.98) | €4.22 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (€1.34) | €3.03 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (€3.90) | €5.57 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.36) | €2.20 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.20 (€0.95) | €1.72 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.65 (€1.03) | €1.02 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (€8) | €6 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (€1.50) | €2.14 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.86 (€0.70) | €1.70 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 62% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,120 (€567) | €1,796 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,142 (€389) | €1,332 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 588 (€107) | €486 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,458 (€447) | €882 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,583 (€288) | €686 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 454 (€83) | €108 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 82 (€15) | €32 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,027 (€368) | €400 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 601 (€109) | €113 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (€4.91) | €13 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (€3.53) | €13 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 26% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 238 (€43) | €96 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 223 (€41) | €34 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 (€63) | €95 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 263 (€48) | €128 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 16% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 102,648 (€18,651) | €23,527 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 (€1.23) | €1.70 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 227 (€41) | €47 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 46% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (€3.24) | €8 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (€9) | €9 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 251 (€46) | €118 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (€3.02) | €5.49 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€2.18) | €3.50 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (€2.95) | €2.52 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (€1.21) | €1.74 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.66 (€0.85) | €2.20 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 51 (€9) | €28 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 20% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 96 (€17) | €43 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 58 (€11) | €22 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 255 (€46) | €182 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 204 (€37) | €60 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (€5.02) | €10 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (€2.32) | €3.57 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (€1.83) | €4.00 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,011 (€729) | €507 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.36 (€0.25) | €0.08 | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 121 (€22) | €30 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€1.98) | €5.72 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 41% cheaper than in Austria
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