Cost of living in Italy compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (R$ 63) | R$ 29 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 39) | R$ 26 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.39 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (R$ 5.86) | R$ 3.32 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.95 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.61 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 32) | R$ 16 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.96 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.00 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.53 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 32) | R$ 39 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.31 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,322 (R$ 6,296) | R$ 3,256 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €925 (R$ 4,407) | R$ 1,910 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (R$ 554) | R$ 564 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €812 (R$ 3,867) | R$ 2,037 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €616 (R$ 2,934) | R$ 1,338 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (R$ 409) | R$ 343 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 111) | R$ 79 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €337 (R$ 1,606) | R$ 1,537 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (R$ 521) | R$ 428 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.95 (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (R$ 49) | R$ 16 | + 202% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (R$ 409) | R$ 199 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (R$ 146) | R$ 171 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (R$ 420) | R$ 306 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (R$ 553) | R$ 243 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,856 (R$ 108,855) | R$ 88,717 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.35 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (R$ 171) | R$ 211 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (R$ 36) | R$ 18 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (R$ 45) | R$ 43 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (R$ 385) | R$ 241 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.67 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.27 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.27 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.66 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (R$ 77) | R$ 37 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (R$ 175) | R$ 100 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (R$ 80) | R$ 51 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (R$ 452) | R$ 219 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (R$ 300) | R$ 177 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 42) | R$ 23 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.48 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €445 (R$ 2,120) | R$ 2,791 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (R$ 0.71) | R$ 1.17 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (R$ 286) | R$ 114 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 44% more expensive than in Brazil
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