Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 111% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (R$ 128) | R$ 39 | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (R$ 73) | R$ 37 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.16 (R$ 34) | R$ 12 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.57 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.17 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.64 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 40) | R$ 26 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.84 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 50 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.62 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.48 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 152% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,762 (R$ 11,704) | R$ 4,120 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,319 (R$ 8,762) | R$ 2,750 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €234 (R$ 1,551) | R$ 743 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,136 (R$ 7,549) | R$ 3,008 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €850 (R$ 5,649) | R$ 1,998 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €157 (R$ 1,042) | R$ 522 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (R$ 171) | R$ 90 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (R$ 2,537) | R$ 1,773 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (R$ 662) | R$ 646 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 52) | R$ 31 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (R$ 108) | R$ 22 | + 396% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (R$ 561) | R$ 283 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (R$ 280) | R$ 282 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (R$ 634) | R$ 427 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (R$ 994) | R$ 328 | + 203% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,263 (R$ 181,125) | R$ 118,180 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (R$ 344) | R$ 246 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (R$ 51) | R$ 22 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 53) | R$ 51 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (R$ 455) | R$ 274 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.30 (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.81 (R$ 19) | R$ 14 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (R$ 148) | R$ 59 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (R$ 281) | R$ 114 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (R$ 178) | R$ 60 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €160 (R$ 1,062) | R$ 246 | + 332% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (R$ 406) | R$ 239 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 73) | R$ 32 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.34 (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 144% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €585 (R$ 3,885) | R$ 3,721 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (R$ 0.62) | R$ 1.47 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (R$ 252) | R$ 140 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (R$ 59) | R$ 12 | + 377% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Germany is 82% more expensive than in Brazil
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