Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (R$ 54) | R$ 29 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (R$ 4.52) | R$ 3.33 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.96 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.59 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.03 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (R$ 4.54) | R$ 4.55 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (R$ 30) | R$ 40 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.34 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 105% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,499 (R$ 7,072) | R$ 3,251 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,099 (R$ 5,187) | R$ 1,932 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (R$ 935) | R$ 571 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €936 (R$ 4,416) | R$ 2,041 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €716 (R$ 3,380) | R$ 1,339 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (R$ 613) | R$ 359 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 107) | R$ 79 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €402 (R$ 1,895) | R$ 1,532 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (R$ 404) | R$ 429 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.94 (R$ 28) | R$ 23 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (R$ 66) | R$ 16 | + 302% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (R$ 389) | R$ 199 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (R$ 179) | R$ 166 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (R$ 424) | R$ 308 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (R$ 540) | R$ 242 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,226 (R$ 100,145) | R$ 89,457 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.35 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €77 (R$ 361) | R$ 211 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (R$ 53) | R$ 43 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (R$ 264) | R$ 241 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.71 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.38 (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.31 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.69 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (R$ 91) | R$ 37 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (R$ 157) | R$ 101 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (R$ 96) | R$ 51 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (R$ 445) | R$ 219 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (R$ 294) | R$ 177 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 43) | R$ 23 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (R$ 2,189) | R$ 2,791 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (R$ 0.47) | R$ 1.17 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (R$ 199) | R$ 114 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 215% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 58% more expensive than in Brazil
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