Cost of living in Spain compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (R$ 61) | R$ 28 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 34) | R$ 26 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.23 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (R$ 3.82) | R$ 3.41 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.42 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.69 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.04 (R$ 4.78) | R$ 3.92 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (R$ 3.90) | R$ 4.58 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (R$ 30) | R$ 39 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (R$ 3.88) | R$ 3.28 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,278 (R$ 5,898) | R$ 3,115 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €831 (R$ 3,834) | R$ 1,834 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (R$ 531) | R$ 525 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €753 (R$ 3,477) | R$ 1,949 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €551 (R$ 2,546) | R$ 1,290 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (R$ 373) | R$ 347 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (R$ 137) | R$ 79 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €379 (R$ 1,751) | R$ 1,594 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (R$ 423) | R$ 429 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 49) | R$ 16 | + 201% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (R$ 370) | R$ 196 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (R$ 141) | R$ 170 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (R$ 369) | R$ 310 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (R$ 413) | R$ 244 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,574 (R$ 99,583) | R$ 86,669 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.33 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (R$ 209) | R$ 213 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (R$ 31) | R$ 18 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 38) | R$ 42 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (R$ 286) | R$ 233 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.15 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.61 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.75 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.52 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.51 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.69 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.88 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (R$ 63) | R$ 38 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (R$ 145) | R$ 97 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 73) | R$ 49 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (R$ 243) | R$ 200 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (R$ 201) | R$ 171 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 41) | R$ 23 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.33 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €426 (R$ 1,967) | R$ 2,779 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (R$ 0.85) | R$ 1.18 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (R$ 214) | R$ 112 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.96 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 32% more expensive than in Brazil
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