Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 71% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (R$ 88) | R$ 36 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (R$ 49) | R$ 34 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.39 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.85 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.74 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.66 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.68 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (R$ 5.07) | R$ 6 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 35) | R$ 44 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.89 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 149% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,939 (R$ 10,239) | R$ 3,725 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,499 (R$ 7,912) | R$ 2,493 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €217 (R$ 1,147) | R$ 595 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,227 (R$ 6,479) | R$ 2,643 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €956 (R$ 5,049) | R$ 1,696 | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €176 (R$ 931) | R$ 510 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (R$ 178) | R$ 89 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (R$ 2,233) | R$ 2,000 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (R$ 590) | R$ 630 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (R$ 60) | R$ 29 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (R$ 85) | R$ 21 | + 312% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (R$ 430) | R$ 250 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (R$ 195) | R$ 247 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (R$ 477) | R$ 410 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (R$ 650) | R$ 304 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,424 (R$ 134,228) | R$ 116,563 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.53 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (R$ 370) | R$ 230 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (R$ 60) | R$ 22 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 44) | R$ 44 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (R$ 324) | R$ 263 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (R$ 18) | R$ 23 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.88 (R$ 20) | R$ 19 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.28 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (R$ 123) | R$ 55 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (R$ 219) | R$ 113 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (R$ 122) | R$ 66 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €98 (R$ 517) | R$ 205 | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (R$ 311) | R$ 199 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 53) | R$ 29 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €649 (R$ 3,425) | R$ 4,141 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (R$ 0.54) | R$ 1.29 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (R$ 224) | R$ 125 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 41) | R$ 11 | + 259% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Germany is 65% more expensive than in Brazil
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