Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (R$ 61) | R$ 30 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 43) | R$ 31 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.90 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (R$ 5.34) | R$ 4.41 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.97 (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.89 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (R$ 4.49) | R$ 5.59 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (R$ 32) | R$ 42 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.81 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 145% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,753 (R$ 8,974) | R$ 2,835 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,314 (R$ 6,728) | R$ 2,002 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (R$ 988) | R$ 576 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (R$ 5,459) | R$ 2,283 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €759 (R$ 3,884) | R$ 1,507 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 (R$ 737) | R$ 431 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (R$ 160) | R$ 84 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (R$ 1,926) | R$ 2,047 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (R$ 697) | R$ 586 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (R$ 78) | R$ 19 | + 311% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (R$ 417) | R$ 239 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (R$ 176) | R$ 218 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (R$ 445) | R$ 346 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (R$ 568) | R$ 262 | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,829 (R$ 122,026) | R$ 99,354 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (R$ 412) | R$ 222 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (R$ 39) | R$ 18 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 38) | R$ 50 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (R$ 266) | R$ 241 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.17 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.56 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.67 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (R$ 106) | R$ 48 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (R$ 184) | R$ 92 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (R$ 123) | R$ 55 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (R$ 422) | R$ 199 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (R$ 257) | R$ 191 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 49) | R$ 28 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €542 (R$ 2,776) | R$ 4,003 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (R$ 0.54) | R$ 1.36 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (R$ 185) | R$ 124 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 38) | R$ 12 | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Germany is 65% more expensive than in Brazil
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