Cost of living in Italy compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 135% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (R$ 84) | R$ 28 | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 52) | R$ 27 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 281% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.86 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.57 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 44) | R$ 17 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.51 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.82 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 38 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.33 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 130% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,099 (R$ 7,268) | R$ 3,092 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €750 (R$ 4,960) | R$ 1,818 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 (R$ 785) | R$ 493 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €844 (R$ 5,584) | R$ 2,063 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (R$ 3,573) | R$ 1,270 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (R$ 550) | R$ 360 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (R$ 158) | R$ 80 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (R$ 2,337) | R$ 1,663 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (R$ 679) | R$ 467 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 (R$ 38) | R$ 22 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 71) | R$ 17 | + 319% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (R$ 539) | R$ 210 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (R$ 240) | R$ 192 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (R$ 505) | R$ 324 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (R$ 736) | R$ 247 | + 198% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,170 (R$ 159,913) | R$ 88,188 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.43 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (R$ 239) | R$ 222 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 105% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (R$ 37) | R$ 16 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R$ 58) | R$ 41 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (R$ 510) | R$ 218 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (R$ 37) | R$ 15 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.88 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.06 | + 197% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (R$ 114) | R$ 42 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 75% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (R$ 216) | R$ 94 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (R$ 120) | R$ 52 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (R$ 530) | R$ 218 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (R$ 433) | R$ 183 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 59) | R$ 25 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 224% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (R$ 3,017) | R$ 3,547 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (R$ 1.50) | R$ 1.29 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (R$ 315) | R$ 117 | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (R$ 37) | R$ 10 | + 256% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 88% more expensive than in Brazil
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