- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (R$ 45) | R$ 29 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (R$ 4.01) | R$ 3.24 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.01 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.61 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.63 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.10 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.65 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.59 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (R$ 4.04) | R$ 4.49 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 28) | R$ 40 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.73 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (R$ 5.57) | R$ 3.21 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 71% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,408 (R$ 5,888) | R$ 3,205 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,082 (R$ 4,523) | R$ 2,008 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (R$ 798) | R$ 574 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €857 (R$ 3,584) | R$ 2,085 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €639 (R$ 2,672) | R$ 1,322 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (R$ 496) | R$ 432 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (R$ 100) | R$ 82 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €399 (R$ 1,669) | R$ 1,770 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (R$ 338) | R$ 436 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.18 (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (R$ 55) | R$ 16 | + 236% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (R$ 338) | R$ 208 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (R$ 158) | R$ 184 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (R$ 369) | R$ 330 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (R$ 489) | R$ 251 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,809 (R$ 82,843) | R$ 84,838 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (R$ 5.52) | R$ 3.92 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (R$ 305) | R$ 196 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (R$ 33) | R$ 18 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R$ 37) | R$ 42 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (R$ 248) | R$ 228 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.41 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (R$ 8) | R$ 14 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.26 (R$ 5.27) | R$ 5.89 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.41 (R$ 5.90) | R$ 4.20 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 82) | R$ 37 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (R$ 134) | R$ 99 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (R$ 88) | R$ 50 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (R$ 449) | R$ 206 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (R$ 207) | R$ 177 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 38) | R$ 24 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.46 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €460 (R$ 1,925) | R$ 2,881 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (R$ 0.92) | R$ 1.29 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (R$ 186) | R$ 135 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (R$ 26) | R$ 9 | + 175% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 39% more expensive than in Brazil
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