Cost of living in Italy compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 139% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (R$ 86) | R$ 28 | + 209% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 54) | R$ 27 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 289% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.88 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.22 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.57 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 18 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.57 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.84 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 38 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.38 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 131% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,045 (R$ 7,085) | R$ 3,116 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €751 (R$ 5,093) | R$ 1,822 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (R$ 800) | R$ 495 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (R$ 5,709) | R$ 2,079 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (R$ 3,661) | R$ 1,300 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (R$ 579) | R$ 370 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (R$ 165) | R$ 79 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (R$ 2,394) | R$ 1,688 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (R$ 696) | R$ 467 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (R$ 38) | R$ 23 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 71) | R$ 17 | + 318% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (R$ 524) | R$ 210 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (R$ 246) | R$ 194 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (R$ 517) | R$ 326 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (R$ 737) | R$ 248 | + 198% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,830 (R$ 161,498) | R$ 88,292 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.48 | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (R$ 245) | R$ 224 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 100% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R$ 60) | R$ 40 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (R$ 515) | R$ 219 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.17 (R$ 35) | R$ 15 | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.54 (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.95 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.10 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (R$ 114) | R$ 43 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (R$ 216) | R$ 95 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (R$ 123) | R$ 53 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (R$ 540) | R$ 222 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (R$ 439) | R$ 184 | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 61) | R$ 25 | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.65 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.74 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 228% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €458 (R$ 3,104) | R$ 3,562 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (R$ 1.29) | R$ 1.27 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (R$ 327) | R$ 116 | + 182% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.61 (R$ 38) | R$ 10 | + 274% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 89% more expensive than in Brazil
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