Cost of living in Italy compared to Brazil
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Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in Italy is 87% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (R$ 92) | R$ 36 | + 154% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (R$ 55) | R$ 35 | + 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 188% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.17 | + 55% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.71 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 110% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 40) | R$ 24 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.86 | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 36) | R$ 44 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.50 | + 111% | |
Housing | + 122% | |||
Housing in Italy is 122% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 (R$ 10,548) | R$ 3,821 | + 176% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,271 (R$ 6,920) | R$ 2,416 | + 186% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (R$ 1,077) | R$ 673 | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (R$ 6,401) | R$ 2,756 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €797 (R$ 4,337) | R$ 1,661 | + 161% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (R$ 709) | R$ 557 | + 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (R$ 144) | R$ 90 | + 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (R$ 1,823) | R$ 1,914 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (R$ 716) | R$ 655 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 39) | R$ 31 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 59) | R$ 21 | + 179% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (R$ 421) | R$ 253 | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (R$ 185) | R$ 262 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (R$ 488) | R$ 411 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (R$ 640) | R$ 321 | + 99% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,879 (R$ 168,148) | R$ 110,768 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.65 | + 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (R$ 201) | R$ 241 | - 17% | |
Personal Care | + 80% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 80% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (R$ 55) | R$ 20 | + 169% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (R$ 52) | R$ 48 | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (R$ 574) | R$ 275 | + 109% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (R$ 35) | R$ 23 | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (R$ 23) | R$ 14 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (R$ 19) | R$ 19 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.36 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 149% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.39 | + 193% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 108) | R$ 59 | + 84% | |
Entertainment | + 67% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (R$ 215) | R$ 109 | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (R$ 105) | R$ 62 | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (R$ 424) | R$ 251 | + 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (R$ 407) | R$ 224 | + 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 52) | R$ 30 | + 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (R$ 10) | R$ 14 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 156% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €830 (R$ 4,518) | R$ 4,068 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (R$ 1.87) | R$ 1.11 | + 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (R$ 304) | R$ 135 | + 124% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 190% | |
TOTAL | + 62% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 62% more expensive than in Brazil
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