Cost of living in Italy compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 99% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 100) | R$ 37 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (R$ 62) | R$ 35 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.64 (R$ 34) | R$ 11 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.23 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.74 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.16 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 24 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 48 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.49 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.47 | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 128% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,692 (R$ 10,277) | R$ 3,880 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,194 (R$ 7,256) | R$ 2,559 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (R$ 1,255) | R$ 729 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,142 (R$ 6,938) | R$ 2,891 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €750 (R$ 4,559) | R$ 1,854 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €127 (R$ 773) | R$ 530 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (R$ 200) | R$ 95 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €319 (R$ 1,935) | R$ 1,878 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (R$ 684) | R$ 653 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 41) | R$ 30 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (R$ 61) | R$ 22 | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (R$ 518) | R$ 257 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (R$ 227) | R$ 266 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (R$ 590) | R$ 413 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (R$ 768) | R$ 323 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,648 (R$ 180,097) | R$ 120,674 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.87 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (R$ 227) | R$ 245 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 89% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (R$ 55) | R$ 22 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (R$ 58) | R$ 47 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €111 (R$ 671) | R$ 284 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (R$ 40) | R$ 22 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (R$ 20) | R$ 19 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.75 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.61 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 121) | R$ 56 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 94% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (R$ 249) | R$ 113 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (R$ 111) | R$ 59 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (R$ 576) | R$ 237 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (R$ 486) | R$ 231 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 59) | R$ 33 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.36 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €821 (R$ 4,988) | R$ 3,590 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.38 (R$ 2.33) | R$ 1.22 | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (R$ 333) | R$ 138 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (R$ 37) | R$ 12 | + 204% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 76% more expensive than in Brazil
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