Cost of living in Brazil compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 58% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 39 (€5.93) | €17 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 37 (€5.60) | €11 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (€1.81) | €6 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.59 (€0.85) | €1.79 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (€2.01) | €5.48 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (€1.19) | €3.17 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (€3.87) | €8 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 13 (€1.89) | €2.00 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (€1.01) | €1.89 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (€0.98) | €1.31 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 49 (€7) | €10 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (€1.52) | €3.29 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.49 (€0.68) | €2.55 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 58% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,121 (€624) | €1,510 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,752 (€417) | €959 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 747 (€113) | €223 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,012 (€456) | €1,355 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,993 (€302) | €790 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 527 (€80) | €111 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (€14) | €28 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,777 (€269) | €200 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 655 (€99) | €80 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 (€4.70) | €14 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 (€3.29) | €15 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 26% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 284 (€43) | €100 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 284 (€43) | €32 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 426 (€64) | €101 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 329 (€50) | €90 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 40% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 118,702 (€17,971) | €37,989 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (€0.93) | €1.60 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 244 (€37) | €59 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 62% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (€3.32) | €14 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (€8) | €13 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 272 (€41) | €152 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (€3.39) | €5.00 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (€2.07) | €4.03 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 21 (€3.22) | €6 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (€1.13) | €2.39 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 6 (€0.92) | €2.33 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 59 (€9) | €29 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 39% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 115 (€17) | €47 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 (€9) | €22 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 245 (€37) | €200 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 239 (€36) | €63 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 32 (€4.89) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (€2.42) | €5.73 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (€1.80) | €5.33 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,721 (€563) | €689 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.47 (€0.22) | €0.10 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 140 (€21) | €46 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (€1.87) | €6 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 50% cheaper than in Austria
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