Cost of living in Spain compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (R$ 93) | R$ 36 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (R$ 48) | R$ 35 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.85 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (R$ 5.54) | R$ 5.30 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.06 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 39) | R$ 25 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.92 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.74 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (R$ 5.67) | R$ 5.89 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 38) | R$ 43 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (R$ 5.38) | R$ 4.89 | + 10% | |
| 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 | €1,318 (R$ 7,064) | R$ 3,831 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €882 (R$ 4,728) | R$ 2,510 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €122 (R$ 652) | R$ 658 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €836 (R$ 4,481) | R$ 2,686 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €629 (R$ 3,372) | R$ 1,675 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (R$ 435) | R$ 611 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (R$ 145) | R$ 93 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 (R$ 1,824) | R$ 1,969 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (R$ 556) | R$ 660 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 42) | R$ 29 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 60) | R$ 21 | + 189% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (R$ 418) | R$ 256 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (R$ 169) | R$ 249 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (R$ 449) | R$ 401 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (R$ 471) | R$ 322 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,735 (R$ 143,329) | R$ 116,714 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.58 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (R$ 157) | R$ 232 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (R$ 37) | R$ 21 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.98 (R$ 32) | R$ 44 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (R$ 319) | R$ 257 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.79 (R$ 20) | R$ 23 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.61 (R$ 14) | R$ 14 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (R$ 17) | R$ 19 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.07 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.74 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (R$ 87) | R$ 56 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (R$ 175) | R$ 108 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 84) | R$ 63 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (R$ 323) | R$ 250 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (R$ 252) | R$ 215 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 52) | R$ 32 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.66 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (R$ 2,753) | R$ 4,237 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (R$ 0.83) | R$ 1.18 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (R$ 254) | R$ 128 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.22 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,273 prices entered by 2,786 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 24% more expensive than in Brazil
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