Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 95) | R$ 37 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (R$ 65) | R$ 35 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.58 (R$ 34) | R$ 11 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.36 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.89 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.88 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 44) | R$ 24 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.81 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 40) | R$ 48 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.73 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.52 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 158% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,811 (R$ 11,089) | R$ 3,864 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,422 (R$ 8,708) | R$ 2,584 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (R$ 1,515) | R$ 702 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,211 (R$ 7,419) | R$ 2,994 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €862 (R$ 5,276) | R$ 1,871 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €157 (R$ 962) | R$ 505 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (R$ 192) | R$ 97 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €430 (R$ 2,635) | R$ 1,856 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (R$ 634) | R$ 652 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 49) | R$ 30 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (R$ 103) | R$ 22 | + 377% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (R$ 548) | R$ 268 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (R$ 248) | R$ 267 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (R$ 584) | R$ 405 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (R$ 814) | R$ 319 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,353 (R$ 185,891) | R$ 119,340 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.90 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (R$ 310) | R$ 243 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (R$ 54) | R$ 23 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (R$ 64) | R$ 47 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (R$ 357) | R$ 283 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.18 (R$ 26) | R$ 22 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.85 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.53 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (R$ 143) | R$ 56 | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (R$ 264) | R$ 116 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (R$ 154) | R$ 59 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €125 (R$ 767) | R$ 210 | + 265% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (R$ 412) | R$ 234 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 67) | R$ 33 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.98 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.46 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 136% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 (R$ 3,755) | R$ 3,571 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (R$ 1.85) | R$ 1.39 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (R$ 257) | R$ 141 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 51) | R$ 12 | + 319% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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Cost of living in Germany is 80% more expensive than in Brazil
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