Cost of living in Italy compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (R$ 88) | R$ 30 | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 44) | R$ 31 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.57 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.41 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.53 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.87 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.61 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 35) | R$ 42 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.79 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,139 (R$ 5,888) | R$ 2,829 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €762 (R$ 3,938) | R$ 1,999 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (R$ 1,033) | R$ 576 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €705 (R$ 3,642) | R$ 2,248 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €562 (R$ 2,905) | R$ 1,494 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 (R$ 682) | R$ 431 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (R$ 131) | R$ 84 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €389 (R$ 2,012) | R$ 2,032 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (R$ 689) | R$ 581 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.52 (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (R$ 52) | R$ 19 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (R$ 376) | R$ 240 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (R$ 177) | R$ 219 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (R$ 432) | R$ 345 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (R$ 628) | R$ 263 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,424 (R$ 131,389) | R$ 99,515 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (R$ 183) | R$ 222 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (R$ 50) | R$ 17 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 44) | R$ 49 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (R$ 393) | R$ 238 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.70 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.01 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.58 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (R$ 86) | R$ 48 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (R$ 208) | R$ 92 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (R$ 86) | R$ 54 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (R$ 290) | R$ 199 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (R$ 374) | R$ 188 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 47) | R$ 26 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.67 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.96 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 156% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (R$ 2,658) | R$ 4,028 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (R$ 0.87) | R$ 1.36 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (R$ 269) | R$ 122 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 149% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,803 prices entered by 2,215 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 41% more expensive than in Brazil
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