- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (R$ 58) | R$ 29 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 35) | R$ 26 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (R$ 5.82) | R$ 3.27 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.80 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.65 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (R$ 5.66) | R$ 3.28 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.55 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 34) | R$ 40 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (R$ 4.99) | R$ 3.24 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,336 (R$ 5,885) | R$ 3,163 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €899 (R$ 3,960) | R$ 1,955 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (R$ 579) | R$ 579 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €803 (R$ 3,535) | R$ 2,171 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €541 (R$ 2,380) | R$ 1,373 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €97 (R$ 426) | R$ 412 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 103) | R$ 83 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €387 (R$ 1,706) | R$ 1,725 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (R$ 505) | R$ 425 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.49 (R$ 20) | R$ 21 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (R$ 44) | R$ 17 | + 160% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (R$ 370) | R$ 207 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (R$ 146) | R$ 181 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (R$ 420) | R$ 331 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (R$ 519) | R$ 256 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 3% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,733 (R$ 95,700) | R$ 87,463 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.33 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (R$ 155) | R$ 203 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (R$ 41) | R$ 16 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 37) | R$ 47 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (R$ 373) | R$ 235 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.12 (R$ 23) | R$ 18 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.08 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (R$ 79) | R$ 40 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (R$ 147) | R$ 96 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (R$ 74) | R$ 51 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (R$ 284) | R$ 180 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (R$ 296) | R$ 178 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 38) | R$ 23 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.61 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.11 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 107% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (R$ 2,017) | R$ 2,723 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (R$ 0.88) | R$ 1.16 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (R$ 278) | R$ 116 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 35% more expensive than in Brazil
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