- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (R$ 4.42) | R$ 3.22 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.61 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.94 (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.59 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.32 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (R$ 4.15) | R$ 4.61 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 30) | R$ 40 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (R$ 5.49) | R$ 3.20 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,401 (R$ 6,295) | R$ 3,099 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,056 (R$ 4,747) | R$ 1,933 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (R$ 762) | R$ 563 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €874 (R$ 3,931) | R$ 2,064 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €645 (R$ 2,898) | R$ 1,309 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €115 (R$ 517) | R$ 399 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 105) | R$ 84 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €382 (R$ 1,718) | R$ 1,735 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (R$ 436) | R$ 434 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (R$ 23) | R$ 21 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (R$ 57) | R$ 17 | + 243% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (R$ 370) | R$ 205 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (R$ 156) | R$ 183 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (R$ 393) | R$ 328 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (R$ 495) | R$ 257 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,284 (R$ 91,172) | R$ 86,028 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.16 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (R$ 323) | R$ 199 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 37) | R$ 47 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (R$ 257) | R$ 233 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.26 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.12 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.01 (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.07 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 91) | R$ 38 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (R$ 145) | R$ 98 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (R$ 98) | R$ 50 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (R$ 541) | R$ 170 | + 218% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (R$ 227) | R$ 175 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 40) | R$ 24 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.46 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €453 (R$ 2,036) | R$ 2,752 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (R$ 0.56) | R$ 1.15 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (R$ 169) | R$ 128 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 192% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 47% more expensive than in Brazil
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