- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (R$ 55) | R$ 29 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 34) | R$ 26 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (R$ 5.46) | R$ 3.23 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.60 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 27) | R$ 14 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.58 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (R$ 5.72) | R$ 3.27 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (R$ 5.77) | R$ 4.56 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 32) | R$ 40 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (R$ 5.26) | R$ 3.22 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,293 (R$ 5,495) | R$ 3,119 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €876 (R$ 3,721) | R$ 1,939 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (R$ 558) | R$ 621 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €777 (R$ 3,302) | R$ 2,113 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €530 (R$ 2,253) | R$ 1,320 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €133 (R$ 565) | R$ 402 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 97) | R$ 84 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (R$ 1,666) | R$ 1,735 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (R$ 485) | R$ 430 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (R$ 19) | R$ 21 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (R$ 41) | R$ 17 | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (R$ 361) | R$ 201 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (R$ 141) | R$ 183 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (R$ 388) | R$ 327 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (R$ 491) | R$ 256 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,955 (R$ 84,775) | R$ 86,221 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.24 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (R$ 152) | R$ 201 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (R$ 40) | R$ 16 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (R$ 41) | R$ 45 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (R$ 357) | R$ 235 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.32 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.01 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (R$ 78) | R$ 38 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (R$ 141) | R$ 97 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (R$ 71) | R$ 50 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (R$ 286) | R$ 174 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (R$ 273) | R$ 174 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 37) | R$ 24 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.59 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.93 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 93% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (R$ 1,929) | R$ 2,735 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (R$ 1.01) | R$ 1.13 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (R$ 250) | R$ 120 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,492 prices entered by 3,448 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 31% more expensive than in Brazil
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