Cost of Living Comparison Between Brazil and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 96.6% higher than in Brazil (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 105.4% higher than in Brazil | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 146.0% higher than in Brazil | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 110.5% higher than in Brazil | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 88.5% higher than in Brazil | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 199.3% higher than in Brazil | |
Restaurants | Brazil Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
R$35.00 (€6.17) |
R$85.06 (€15.00) |
+143.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
R$170.00 (€29.98) |
R$368.58 (€65.00) |
+116.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
R$40.00 (€7.05) |
R$62.37 (€11.00) |
+55.9 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
R$10.00 (€1.76) |
R$25.52 (€4.50) |
+155.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
R$15.00 (€2.65) |
R$22.68 (€4.00) |
+51.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
R$10.54 (€1.86) |
R$20.51 (€3.62) |
+94.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
R$6.32 (€1.11) |
R$17.54 (€3.09) |
+177.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
R$3.86 (€0.68) |
R$15.12 (€2.67) |
+292.1 % |
Markets | Brazil Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
R$5.41 (€0.95) |
R$6.57 (€1.16) |
+21.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
R$7.83 (€1.38) |
R$9.86 (€1.74) |
+25.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
R$2.96 (€0.52) |
R$7.93 (€1.40) |
+168.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
R$11.51 (€2.03) |
R$19.49 (€3.44) |
+69.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
R$21.90 (€3.86) |
R$33.40 (€5.89) |
+52.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
R$9.82 (€1.73) |
R$26.89 (€4.74) |
+173.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
R$19.23 (€3.39) |
R$47.70 (€8.41) |
+148.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
R$5.22 (€0.92) |
R$7.37 (€1.30) |
+41.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
R$3.16 (€0.56) |
R$4.64 (€0.82) |
+46.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
R$2.86 (€0.50) |
R$5.22 (€0.92) |
+82.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
R$3.64 (€0.64) |
R$9.79 (€1.73) |
+168.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
R$2.76 (€0.49) |
R$3.42 (€0.60) |
+23.6 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
R$2.54 (€0.45) |
R$3.36 (€0.59) |
+32.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
R$4.19 (€0.74) |
R$8.25 (€1.45) |
+96.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
R$4.02 (€0.71) |
R$5.30 (€0.93) |
+31.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
R$40.00 (€7.05) |
R$32.32 (€5.70) |
-19.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
R$6.82 (€1.20) |
R$5.64 (€1.00) |
-17.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
R$11.97 (€2.11) |
R$8.06 (€1.42) |
-32.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
R$12.48 (€2.20) |
R$49.33 (€8.70) |
+295.3 % |
Transportation | Brazil Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
R$5.10 (€0.90) |
R$19.28 (€3.40) |
+278.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
R$240.00 (€42.32) |
R$357.24 (€63.00) |
+48.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
R$6.50 (€1.15) |
R$27.22 (€4.80) |
+318.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
R$8.05 (€1.42) |
R$22.81 (€4.02) |
+183.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
R$40.00 (€7.05) |
R$198.46 (€35.00) |
+396.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
R$6.38 (€1.13) |
R$10.94 (€1.93) |
+71.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
R$118,890.00 (€20,966.74) |
R$166,681.67 (€29,395.00) |
+40.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
R$167,192.02 (€29,485.00) |
R$195,037.39 (€34,395.65) |
+16.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Brazil Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
R$422.04 (€74.43) |
R$1,728.25 (€304.78) |
+309.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
R$65.93 (€11.63) |
R$126.38 (€22.29) |
+91.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
R$105.20 (€18.55) |
R$242.97 (€42.85) |
+131.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Brazil Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
R$129.14 (€22.77) |
R$206.11 (€36.35) |
+59.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
R$135.74 (€23.94) |
R$140.55 (€24.79) |
+3.5 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
R$38.00 (€6.70) |
R$73.72 (€13.00) |
+94.0 % |
Childcare | Brazil Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
R$1,711.97 (€301.91) |
R$2,885.48 (€508.87) |
+68.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
R$45,701.35 (€8,059.62) |
R$88,225.56 (€15,558.94) |
+93.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Brazil Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
R$270.04 (€47.62) |
R$456.09 (€80.43) |
+68.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
R$247.58 (€43.66) |
R$217.84 (€38.42) |
-12.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
R$450.30 (€79.41) |
R$506.98 (€89.41) |
+12.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
R$355.57 (€62.71) |
R$651.91 (€114.97) |
+83.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Brazil Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
R$1,945.21 (€343.05) |
R$4,613.01 (€813.52) |
+137.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
R$1,266.41 (€223.34) |
R$3,563.78 (€628.49) |
+181.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
R$3,726.95 (€657.26) |
R$8,478.54 (€1,495.23) |
+127.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
R$2,496.64 (€440.29) |
R$6,556.08 (€1,156.19) |
+162.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Brazil Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
R$890.40 (€157.03) |
R$2,854.35 (€503.38) |
+220.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
R$598.95 (€105.63) |
R$1,876.62 (€330.95) |
+213.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Brazil Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
R$2,711.11 (€478.12) |
R$16,668.42 (€2,939.54) |
+514.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.19 | 3.96 | -64.6 % |
| Last update: | 19 October 2026 | 19 October 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1226 | 2375 | |
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