Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 128% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (R$ 81) | R$ 28 | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 54) | R$ 27 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.88 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.58 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (R$ 38) | R$ 17 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.56 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.82 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 38 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.34 | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 197% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,431 (R$ 9,631) | R$ 3,108 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,217 (R$ 8,187) | R$ 1,814 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (R$ 1,108) | R$ 493 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €973 (R$ 6,547) | R$ 2,067 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €694 (R$ 4,671) | R$ 1,276 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (R$ 759) | R$ 357 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (R$ 169) | R$ 79 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (R$ 2,416) | R$ 1,672 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (R$ 655) | R$ 471 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (R$ 38) | R$ 22 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (R$ 101) | R$ 17 | + 489% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (R$ 526) | R$ 209 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (R$ 250) | R$ 192 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (R$ 580) | R$ 324 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (R$ 759) | R$ 247 | + 208% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 96% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,534 (R$ 158,346) | R$ 87,613 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.43 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (R$ 481) | R$ 223 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (R$ 48) | R$ 16 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (R$ 66) | R$ 41 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (R$ 381) | R$ 217 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.93 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.07 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 138) | R$ 43 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (R$ 237) | R$ 94 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (R$ 153) | R$ 53 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (R$ 728) | R$ 219 | + 232% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (R$ 374) | R$ 183 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 59) | R$ 25 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.51 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (R$ 3,328) | R$ 3,532 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (R$ 0.81) | R$ 1.27 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (R$ 275) | R$ 117 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 10 | + 340% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Germany is 118% more expensive than in Brazil
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