Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 72% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 78% | |||
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| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 78% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Hamburg | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (R$ 73) | R$ 29 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 45) | R$ 31 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.05 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.46 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.34 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (R$ 43) | R$ 37 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.81 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.28 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.65 | + 164% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (R$ 5.58) | R$ 5.89 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 40) | R$ 40 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.63 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.75 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.35 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 138% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Hamburg | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,839 (R$ 9,882) | R$ 3,066 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,544 (R$ 8,300) | R$ 2,496 | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (R$ 917) | R$ 499 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,381 (R$ 7,421) | R$ 3,626 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,090 (R$ 5,857) | R$ 2,029 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (R$ 674) | R$ 807 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (R$ 128) | R$ 64 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €355 (R$ 1,909) | R$ 2,429 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (R$ 602) | R$ 726 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (R$ 29) | R$ 25 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (R$ 105) | R$ 17 | + 528% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 55% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Hamburg | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (R$ 430) | R$ 182 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €58 (R$ 313) | R$ 243 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (R$ 528) | R$ 430 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €151 (R$ 809) | R$ 233 | + 248% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 60% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Hamburg | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,600 (R$ 137,581) | R$ 103,544 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.96 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.83 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (R$ 418) | R$ 275 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (R$ 129) | R$ 33 | + 295% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Hamburg | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (R$ 46) | R$ 23 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R$ 51) | R$ 66 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (R$ 257) | R$ 214 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (R$ 20) | R$ 21 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.81 (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (R$ 9) | R$ 2.74 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 106) | R$ 63 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Hamburg | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (R$ 185) | R$ 87 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (R$ 132) | R$ 58 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (R$ 621) | R$ 186 | + 233% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (R$ 321) | R$ 214 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 61) | R$ 28 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.91 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (R$ 2,471) | R$ 2,938 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (R$ 0.49) | R$ 1.41 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (R$ 314) | R$ 101 | + 212% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 41) | R$ 10 | + 318% | |
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TOTAL | + 72% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 294 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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