- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (R$ 53) | R$ 29 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 33) | R$ 25 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (R$ 5.44) | R$ 3.23 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.65 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.65 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (R$ 5.55) | R$ 3.58 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (R$ 5.47) | R$ 4.49 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 31) | R$ 40 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.04 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (R$ 5.07) | R$ 3.21 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,348 (R$ 5,637) | R$ 3,210 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €887 (R$ 3,711) | R$ 2,010 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (R$ 518) | R$ 580 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €812 (R$ 3,395) | R$ 2,097 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €570 (R$ 2,382) | R$ 1,329 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (R$ 468) | R$ 434 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 95) | R$ 82 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €372 (R$ 1,555) | R$ 1,769 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (R$ 487) | R$ 436 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.62 (R$ 19) | R$ 22 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (R$ 41) | R$ 16 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (R$ 353) | R$ 208 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (R$ 145) | R$ 184 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (R$ 389) | R$ 331 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (R$ 500) | R$ 252 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,103 (R$ 84,072) | R$ 84,924 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.91 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (R$ 148) | R$ 196 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (R$ 38) | R$ 18 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (R$ 40) | R$ 42 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (R$ 333) | R$ 228 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.48 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (R$ 15) | R$ 14 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.88 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.20 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (R$ 76) | R$ 37 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (R$ 134) | R$ 99 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (R$ 69) | R$ 50 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (R$ 284) | R$ 206 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (R$ 261) | R$ 178 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (R$ 35) | R$ 24 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.56 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.94 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 88% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €482 (R$ 2,017) | R$ 2,881 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (R$ 0.99) | R$ 1.29 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (R$ 248) | R$ 135 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 29% more expensive than in Brazil
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