Cost of living in Italy compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 105% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (R$ 107) | R$ 39 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (R$ 67) | R$ 38 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.40 (R$ 34) | R$ 12 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.56 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.58 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.63 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (R$ 48) | R$ 26 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.70 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.65 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 50) | R$ 50 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.54 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.55 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 99% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,442 (R$ 9,111) | R$ 4,056 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €916 (R$ 5,785) | R$ 2,687 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (R$ 913) | R$ 722 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €999 (R$ 6,310) | R$ 3,020 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €752 (R$ 4,750) | R$ 1,975 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (R$ 819) | R$ 529 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (R$ 159) | R$ 91 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €295 (R$ 1,861) | R$ 1,793 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (R$ 885) | R$ 650 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.66 (R$ 36) | R$ 31 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 67) | R$ 22 | + 206% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (R$ 476) | R$ 287 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (R$ 258) | R$ 279 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (R$ 619) | R$ 408 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (R$ 610) | R$ 316 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,973 (R$ 164,080) | R$ 117,661 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (R$ 245) | R$ 248 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 95% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (R$ 60) | R$ 21 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (R$ 94) | R$ 51 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €106 (R$ 669) | R$ 288 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.64 (R$ 36) | R$ 24 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.74 (R$ 24) | R$ 14 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.67 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 125) | R$ 60 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Italy | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (R$ 261) | R$ 115 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (R$ 112) | R$ 60 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (R$ 577) | R$ 237 | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (R$ 423) | R$ 239 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 55) | R$ 32 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.33 (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.19 (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 181% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €677 (R$ 4,279) | R$ 3,819 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (R$ 323) | R$ 140 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (R$ 38) | R$ 12 | + 210% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 65% more expensive than in Brazil
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