Cost of living in Spain compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (R$ 92) | R$ 34 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (R$ 48) | R$ 33 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (R$ 5.22) | R$ 5.75 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.74 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 36) | R$ 25 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.77 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (R$ 5.42) | R$ 5.95 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 36) | R$ 44 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (R$ 5.23) | R$ 4.58 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,168 (R$ 6,487) | R$ 3,540 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €796 (R$ 4,421) | R$ 2,458 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (R$ 736) | R$ 676 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €764 (R$ 4,244) | R$ 2,674 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €562 (R$ 3,121) | R$ 1,690 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (R$ 449) | R$ 627 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (R$ 166) | R$ 89 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (R$ 1,958) | R$ 1,998 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (R$ 532) | R$ 637 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 38) | R$ 28 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 60) | R$ 20 | + 197% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (R$ 408) | R$ 250 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (R$ 175) | R$ 246 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (R$ 480) | R$ 385 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (R$ 484) | R$ 297 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,655 (R$ 136,959) | R$ 109,740 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (R$ 203) | R$ 226 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (R$ 41) | R$ 22 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (R$ 38) | R$ 48 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (R$ 360) | R$ 259 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.44 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (R$ 16) | R$ 18 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.97 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 110) | R$ 52 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (R$ 179) | R$ 107 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 88) | R$ 62 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (R$ 286) | R$ 207 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (R$ 248) | R$ 191 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 54) | R$ 28 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.73 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.32 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 122% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €425 (R$ 2,363) | R$ 4,254 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (R$ 0.92) | R$ 1.30 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (R$ 250) | R$ 125 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 30% more expensive than in Brazil
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