Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 117% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil)
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| Food | + 120% | |||
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| Food in Milan (Italy) is 120% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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| Milan | Volta Redonda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 89) | R$ 27 | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (R$ 57) | R$ 29 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.90 (R$ 32) | R$ 9 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.68 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.89 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.19 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 40) | R$ 20 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.28 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.69 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.18 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (R$ 47) | R$ 40 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.20 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 298% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 298% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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| Milan | Volta Redonda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,837 (R$ 9,931) | R$ 1,750 | + 467% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,515 (R$ 8,191) | R$ 1,098 | + 646% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (R$ 1,054) | R$ 456 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,098 (R$ 5,939) | R$ 896 | + 563% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €936 (R$ 5,059) | R$ 676 | + 648% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (R$ 617) | R$ 500 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (R$ 133) | R$ 87 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €358 (R$ 1,936) | R$ 1,800 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (R$ 644) | R$ 380 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (R$ 63) | R$ 13 | + 384% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 74% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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| Milan | Volta Redonda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (R$ 414) | R$ 161 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (R$ 178) | R$ 140 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (R$ 535) | R$ 235 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (R$ 641) | R$ 250 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 72% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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| Milan | Volta Redonda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,896 (R$ 161,659) | R$ 75,619 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.65 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (R$ 185) | R$ 140 | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (R$ 122) | R$ 37 | + 229% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 101% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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| Milan | Volta Redonda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (R$ 51) | R$ 23 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R$ 47) | R$ 41 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (R$ 522) | R$ 187 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (R$ 34) | R$ 16 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.29 (R$ 18) | R$ 21 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.73 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.94 | + 199% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.65 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.04 | + 255% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (R$ 116) | R$ 43 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 70% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Milan | Volta Redonda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (R$ 281) | R$ 82 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (R$ 107) | R$ 39 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (R$ 512) | R$ 127 | + 305% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €116 (R$ 628) | R$ 139 | + 353% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 59) | R$ 22 | + 170% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.97 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.28 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 278% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (R$ 2,598) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (R$ 0.93) | R$ 2.03 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €76 (R$ 410) | R$ 117 | + 251% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (R$ 32) | R$ 8 | + 317% | |
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TOTAL | + 117% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 233 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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