Cost of living in Italy compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 128% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (R$ 83) | R$ 29 | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 49) | R$ 26 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.37 (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 255% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.41 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.49 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.02 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.52 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 40) | R$ 16 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.22 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.67 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 40) | R$ 37 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.40 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 134% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,318 (R$ 8,012) | R$ 3,254 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €913 (R$ 5,549) | R$ 1,904 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (R$ 810) | R$ 483 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €826 (R$ 5,023) | R$ 1,983 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €612 (R$ 3,722) | R$ 1,309 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 (R$ 573) | R$ 332 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (R$ 147) | R$ 78 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (R$ 2,095) | R$ 1,513 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (R$ 758) | R$ 436 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.33 (R$ 32) | R$ 24 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 65) | R$ 17 | + 279% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (R$ 505) | R$ 214 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (R$ 186) | R$ 182 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (R$ 527) | R$ 313 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (R$ 692) | R$ 238 | + 191% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,854 (R$ 138,910) | R$ 87,816 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.29 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (R$ 220) | R$ 212 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 99% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (R$ 38) | R$ 18 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (R$ 65) | R$ 41 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (R$ 511) | R$ 235 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.39 (R$ 33) | R$ 16 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.24 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.41 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.71 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.77 | + 221% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (R$ 102) | R$ 39 | + 163% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (R$ 226) | R$ 99 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (R$ 105) | R$ 52 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (R$ 512) | R$ 228 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (R$ 384) | R$ 180 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 57) | R$ 25 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.45 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.05 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 168% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €470 (R$ 2,858) | R$ 3,204 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (R$ 0.92) | R$ 1.33 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (R$ 350) | R$ 115 | + 204% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.45 (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 218% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 83% more expensive than in Brazil
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