Cost of living in Brazil compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 50% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (€7) | €16 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (€7) | €10 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (€2.07) | €7 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.47 (€1.04) | €1.48 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (€2.42) | €5.45 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (€1.48) | €3.77 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (€4.86) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (€1.81) | €2.22 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.75 (€1.09) | €2.38 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.87 (€1.11) | €1.35 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (€8) | €8 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (€1.69) | €2.92 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.96 (€0.94) | €2.03 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 50% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,765 (€715) | €1,708 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,483 (€471) | €1,110 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 622 (€118) | €268 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,713 (€515) | €968 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,683 (€320) | €695 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 617 (€117) | €110 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (€17) | €23 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,939 (€368) | €411 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 659 (€125) | €114 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (€5.73) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (€4.02) | €16 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 20% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 258 (€49) | €104 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 252 (€48) | €44 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 405 (€77) | €88 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 314 (€60) | €121 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 14% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 117,955 (€22,398) | €28,063 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.48 (€1.04) | €1.72 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 233 (€44) | €46 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 44% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (€4.14) | €9 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 44 (€8) | €13 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 259 (€49) | €130 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (€4.43) | €5.00 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (€2.55) | €2.99 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (€3.62) | €3.36 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (€1.40) | €2.17 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.33 (€1.01) | €2.09 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 (€10) | €19 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 9% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Brazil | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 111 (€21) | €39 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 64 (€12) | €24 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 239 (€45) | €64 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 199 (€38) | €48 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (€5.60) | €10 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (€2.43) | €4.75 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€2.14) | €3.85 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,422 (€840) | €495 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.26 (€0.24) | €0.04 | + 497% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 132 (€25) | €54 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€2.13) | €6 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,457 prices entered by 1,828 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 35% cheaper than in Austria
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