- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (R$ 47) | R$ 29 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.79 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (R$ 4.20) | R$ 3.23 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.04 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.60 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.07 (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.58 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.27 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (R$ 3.86) | R$ 4.56 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 28) | R$ 40 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (R$ 5.24) | R$ 3.22 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 75% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,429 (R$ 6,070) | R$ 3,119 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,087 (R$ 4,617) | R$ 1,939 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (R$ 744) | R$ 621 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €903 (R$ 3,836) | R$ 2,113 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €677 (R$ 2,876) | R$ 1,320 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (R$ 525) | R$ 402 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 99) | R$ 84 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €377 (R$ 1,600) | R$ 1,735 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (R$ 403) | R$ 430 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.23 (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (R$ 54) | R$ 17 | + 224% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (R$ 370) | R$ 201 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (R$ 149) | R$ 183 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (R$ 388) | R$ 327 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (R$ 481) | R$ 256 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,494 (R$ 87,065) | R$ 86,221 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (R$ 5.95) | R$ 4.24 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (R$ 309) | R$ 201 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R$ 38) | R$ 45 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (R$ 259) | R$ 235 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.13 (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 6 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.01 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 86) | R$ 38 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (R$ 134) | R$ 97 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (R$ 93) | R$ 50 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (R$ 545) | R$ 174 | + 213% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (R$ 226) | R$ 174 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 38) | R$ 24 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €459 (R$ 1,948) | R$ 2,735 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (R$ 0.53) | R$ 1.13 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (R$ 163) | R$ 120 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 181% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 41% more expensive than in Brazil
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