- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (R$ 57) | R$ 29 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.25 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (R$ 5.70) | R$ 3.22 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.62 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 28) | R$ 14 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.61 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.32 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.60 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 33) | R$ 40 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (R$ 5.61) | R$ 3.20 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,284 (R$ 5,773) | R$ 3,101 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €868 (R$ 3,902) | R$ 1,933 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (R$ 572) | R$ 563 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €795 (R$ 3,575) | R$ 2,064 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €552 (R$ 2,480) | R$ 1,309 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (R$ 525) | R$ 399 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 103) | R$ 84 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €390 (R$ 1,755) | R$ 1,735 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (R$ 512) | R$ 434 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.65 (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (R$ 44) | R$ 17 | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (R$ 381) | R$ 205 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (R$ 155) | R$ 183 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (R$ 408) | R$ 328 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (R$ 537) | R$ 257 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,172 (R$ 90,667) | R$ 86,028 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.16 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (R$ 160) | R$ 199 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (R$ 42) | R$ 17 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R$ 40) | R$ 47 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (R$ 360) | R$ 233 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.52 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.26 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.07 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (R$ 83) | R$ 38 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (R$ 145) | R$ 98 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (R$ 75) | R$ 50 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (R$ 312) | R$ 170 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (R$ 280) | R$ 175 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 39) | R$ 24 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 100% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €479 (R$ 2,152) | R$ 2,752 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (R$ 1.10) | R$ 1.15 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (R$ 273) | R$ 128 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 146% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 39% more expensive than in Brazil
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