- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (R$ 45) | R$ 29 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 28) | R$ 25 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (R$ 5.03) | R$ 3.35 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.44 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.37 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.84 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.92 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (R$ 4.68) | R$ 3.68 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (R$ 5.04) | R$ 4.46 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 27) | R$ 40 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (R$ 4.22) | R$ 3.15 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,368 (R$ 5,132) | R$ 3,191 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €910 (R$ 3,413) | R$ 2,027 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (R$ 480) | R$ 704 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €897 (R$ 3,367) | R$ 2,209 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €615 (R$ 2,306) | R$ 1,381 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €90 (R$ 336) | R$ 554 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 85) | R$ 81 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €358 (R$ 1,345) | R$ 1,798 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (R$ 458) | R$ 427 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.30 (R$ 20) | R$ 22 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (R$ 37) | R$ 16 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 0% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (R$ 315) | R$ 209 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (R$ 129) | R$ 180 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (R$ 352) | R$ 335 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €131 (R$ 490) | R$ 253 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,785 (R$ 81,733) | R$ 83,548 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (R$ 5.61) | R$ 3.69 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (R$ 130) | R$ 193 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (R$ 27) | R$ 19 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R$ 32) | R$ 44 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (R$ 323) | R$ 230 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.08 (R$ 19) | R$ 19 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.62 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.16 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (R$ 64) | R$ 35 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (R$ 125) | R$ 100 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 61) | R$ 50 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (R$ 255) | R$ 192 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (R$ 248) | R$ 180 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (R$ 31) | R$ 23 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.52 (R$ 5.71) | R$ 9 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.05 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 70% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €560 (R$ 2,100) | R$ 3,037 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (R$ 0.63) | R$ 1.25 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (R$ 261) | R$ 147 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.18 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 16% more expensive than in Brazil
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