- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (R$ 4.33) | R$ 3.27 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.09 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.80 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.08 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.65 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.28 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (R$ 4.02) | R$ 4.55 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 29) | R$ 40 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (R$ 5.44) | R$ 3.24 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,438 (R$ 6,333) | R$ 3,163 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,093 (R$ 4,812) | R$ 1,955 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €184 (R$ 812) | R$ 579 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €907 (R$ 3,995) | R$ 2,171 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €680 (R$ 2,993) | R$ 1,373 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (R$ 552) | R$ 412 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (R$ 105) | R$ 83 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €377 (R$ 1,660) | R$ 1,725 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (R$ 409) | R$ 425 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (R$ 24) | R$ 21 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (R$ 56) | R$ 17 | + 233% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (R$ 377) | R$ 207 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (R$ 155) | R$ 181 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (R$ 399) | R$ 331 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (R$ 490) | R$ 256 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,708 (R$ 91,189) | R$ 87,463 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.33 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (R$ 323) | R$ 203 | + 59% | |
| 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) | €6 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R$ 40) | R$ 47 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (R$ 276) | R$ 235 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.25 (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.19 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.11 (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (R$ 5.98) | R$ 6 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.44 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.08 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 88) | R$ 40 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (R$ 138) | R$ 96 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (R$ 96) | R$ 51 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €125 (R$ 552) | R$ 180 | + 207% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (R$ 235) | R$ 178 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 40) | R$ 23 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.44 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €453 (R$ 1,996) | R$ 2,723 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (R$ 0.54) | R$ 1.16 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (R$ 163) | R$ 116 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 193% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 45% more expensive than in Brazil
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