Cost of living in Italy compared to Brazil
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Food | + 75% | |||
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Food in Italy is 75% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (R$ 96) | R$ 36 | + 169% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (R$ 52) | R$ 35 | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.19 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 153% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.45 | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.69 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.55 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 35) | R$ 25 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.74 | + 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.59 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.78 | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 37) | R$ 44 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.96 | + 35% | |
Housing | + 109% | |||
Housing in Italy is 109% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,847 (R$ 9,848) | R$ 3,745 | + 163% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,302 (R$ 6,939) | R$ 2,481 | + 180% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (R$ 849) | R$ 599 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,129 (R$ 6,020) | R$ 2,698 | + 123% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €798 (R$ 4,252) | R$ 1,667 | + 155% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (R$ 562) | R$ 597 | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (R$ 133) | R$ 90 | + 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | €285 (R$ 1,520) | R$ 1,960 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (R$ 752) | R$ 648 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (R$ 33) | R$ 30 | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 59) | R$ 21 | + 178% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (R$ 440) | R$ 254 | + 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (R$ 188) | R$ 255 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (R$ 502) | R$ 408 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (R$ 717) | R$ 315 | + 128% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,530 (R$ 168,102) | R$ 116,731 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.50 | + 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (R$ 204) | R$ 235 | - 13% | |
Personal Care | + 55% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (R$ 39) | R$ 21 | + 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (R$ 61) | R$ 46 | + 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (R$ 458) | R$ 259 | + 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.27 (R$ 17) | R$ 19 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.40 | + 142% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (R$ 98) | R$ 55 | + 78% | |
Entertainment | + 58% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (R$ 206) | R$ 110 | + 88% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (R$ 101) | R$ 64 | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 (R$ 467) | R$ 238 | + 96% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (R$ 424) | R$ 206 | + 106% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (R$ 45) | R$ 29 | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.82 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 127% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €683 (R$ 3,644) | R$ 4,322 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (R$ 1.87) | R$ 1.26 | + 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (R$ 322) | R$ 131 | + 146% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.89 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 180% | |
TOTAL | + 54% |
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Italy is 54% more expensive than in Brazil
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