Cost of living in Brazil compared to Austria
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Brazil is 50% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (€7) | €15 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (€1.92) | €7 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.17 (€0.95) | €1.48 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (€2.34) | €5.38 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (€1.44) | €4.03 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 (€4.49) | €7 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (€1.81) | €2.29 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (€1.15) | €2.37 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.86 (€1.08) | €1.22 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (€8) | €7 | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (€1.69) | €3.10 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.50 (€0.83) | €1.88 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Brazil is 53% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,821 (€702) | €1,661 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,416 (€444) | €1,192 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 673 (€124) | €247 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,756 (€506) | €970 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,661 (€305) | €682 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 557 (€102) | €112 | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (€16) | €28 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,914 (€351) | €482 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 655 (€120) | €114 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 (€5.62) | €13 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (€3.87) | €18 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Brazil is 11% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 253 (€46) | €91 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 262 (€48) | €36 | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 411 (€75) | €89 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 321 (€59) | €104 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Brazil is 15% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,768 (€20,342) | €27,495 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.65 (€1.04) | €1.66 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 241 (€44) | €47 | - 5% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Brazil is 48% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (€3.74) | €15 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (€9) | €13 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 275 (€50) | €132 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (€4.16) | €5.00 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (€2.49) | €2.99 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (€3.41) | €3.36 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (€1.35) | €1.70 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.39 (€0.99) | €2.84 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 59 (€11) | €23 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Brazil is 18% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 109 (€20) | €31 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 62 (€11) | €22 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 251 (€46) | €270 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 224 (€41) | €63 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (€5.50) | €9 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (€2.64) | €3.75 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€2.11) | €5.27 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,068 (€747) | €495 | + 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.11 (€0.20) | €0.10 | + 107% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 (€25) | €31 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€2.07) | €6 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 37% cheaper than in Austria
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