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Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (R$ 48) | R$ 28 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.66 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (R$ 4.22) | R$ 3.35 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.16 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.92 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.18 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.75 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.28 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (R$ 4.07) | R$ 4.62 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (R$ 28) | R$ 39 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.82 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (R$ 5.82) | R$ 3.20 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 83% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,453 (R$ 6,412) | R$ 3,045 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,071 (R$ 4,725) | R$ 1,902 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 (R$ 826) | R$ 680 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €886 (R$ 3,912) | R$ 2,144 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €669 (R$ 2,954) | R$ 1,306 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €126 (R$ 558) | R$ 404 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 100) | R$ 80 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €374 (R$ 1,649) | R$ 1,734 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (R$ 457) | R$ 425 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.43 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (R$ 58) | R$ 17 | + 244% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (R$ 367) | R$ 208 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (R$ 160) | R$ 185 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (R$ 388) | R$ 334 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (R$ 474) | R$ 255 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,543 (R$ 90,645) | R$ 86,577 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.36 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (R$ 326) | R$ 204 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.75 (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (R$ 43) | R$ 50 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (R$ 246) | R$ 232 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.44 (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.30 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.30 (R$ 10) | R$ 15 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.92 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.54 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.81 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 87) | R$ 38 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (R$ 139) | R$ 99 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (R$ 96) | R$ 49 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 (R$ 411) | R$ 177 | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (R$ 240) | R$ 181 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 38) | R$ 24 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €440 (R$ 1,939) | R$ 2,648 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (R$ 0.48) | R$ 1.16 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (R$ 157) | R$ 113 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 29) | R$ 9 | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 45% more expensive than in Brazil
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