Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 80% | |||
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Food in Germany is 80% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (R$ 77) | R$ 36 | + 114% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (R$ 56) | R$ 35 | + 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 213% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.17 | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.28 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 108% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 34) | R$ 24 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (R$ 5.92) | R$ 5.86 | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 36) | R$ 44 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.50 | + 128% | |
Housing | + 153% | |||
Housing in Germany is 153% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,001 (R$ 10,894) | R$ 3,821 | + 185% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,574 (R$ 8,569) | R$ 2,416 | + 255% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (R$ 1,234) | R$ 673 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (R$ 6,748) | R$ 2,756 | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 (R$ 4,924) | R$ 1,661 | + 196% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €163 (R$ 885) | R$ 557 | + 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (R$ 203) | R$ 90 | + 127% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (R$ 2,000) | R$ 1,914 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (R$ 602) | R$ 655 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (R$ 34) | R$ 31 | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (R$ 96) | R$ 21 | + 354% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (R$ 470) | R$ 253 | + 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (R$ 205) | R$ 262 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (R$ 487) | R$ 411 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (R$ 655) | R$ 321 | + 104% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,039 (R$ 179,911) | R$ 110,768 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.65 | + 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (R$ 280) | R$ 241 | + 16% | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (R$ 47) | R$ 20 | + 132% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (R$ 86) | R$ 48 | + 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (R$ 391) | R$ 275 | + 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (R$ 22) | R$ 23 | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (R$ 16) | R$ 14 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (R$ 17) | R$ 19 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.39 | + 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (R$ 115) | R$ 59 | + 97% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (R$ 253) | R$ 109 | + 131% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (R$ 134) | R$ 62 | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (R$ 456) | R$ 251 | + 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (R$ 364) | R$ 224 | + 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 55) | R$ 30 | + 85% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (R$ 20) | R$ 14 | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 110% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (R$ 3,145) | R$ 4,068 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (R$ 0.73) | R$ 1.11 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (R$ 217) | R$ 135 | + 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 45) | R$ 11 | + 298% | |
TOTAL | + 67% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Germany is 67% more expensive than in Brazil
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