- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.85 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (R$ 4.26) | R$ 3.18 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.03 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.56 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.68 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.94 (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.69 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.47 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (R$ 4.26) | R$ 4.53 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 30) | R$ 40 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (R$ 5.54) | R$ 3.24 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,427 (R$ 6,295) | R$ 3,156 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,084 (R$ 4,780) | R$ 1,974 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (R$ 742) | R$ 540 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €862 (R$ 3,801) | R$ 2,050 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €640 (R$ 2,825) | R$ 1,284 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (R$ 514) | R$ 405 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (R$ 105) | R$ 84 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €371 (R$ 1,635) | R$ 1,744 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (R$ 382) | R$ 431 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.17 (R$ 23) | R$ 21 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (R$ 56) | R$ 17 | + 236% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (R$ 370) | R$ 210 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (R$ 163) | R$ 184 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (R$ 394) | R$ 333 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (R$ 519) | R$ 256 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,098 (R$ 88,651) | R$ 84,962 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (R$ 5.88) | R$ 4.06 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (R$ 317) | R$ 199 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 37) | R$ 45 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (R$ 277) | R$ 232 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.38 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.05 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.04 (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (R$ 5.96) | R$ 5.98 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.12 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 88) | R$ 38 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (R$ 140) | R$ 98 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (R$ 93) | R$ 50 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €114 (R$ 503) | R$ 201 | + 151% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (R$ 221) | R$ 175 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 40) | R$ 24 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (R$ 2,022) | R$ 2,844 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (R$ 0.68) | R$ 1.18 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (R$ 189) | R$ 130 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 186% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 45% more expensive than in Brazil
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