Cost of Living Comparison Between Brazil and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 54.9% higher than in Brazil (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 73.3% higher than in Brazil | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 157.8% higher than in Brazil | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 80.2% higher than in Brazil | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 56.5% higher than in Brazil | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 121.9% higher than in Brazil | |
Restaurants | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
R$35.00 (€5.96) |
R$88.07 (€15.00) |
+151.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
R$170.00 (€28.95) |
R$293.58 (€50.00) |
+72.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
R$40.00 (€6.81) |
R$58.72 (€10.00) |
+46.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
R$10.00 (€1.70) |
R$17.61 (€3.00) |
+76.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
R$15.00 (€2.55) |
R$20.55 (€3.50) |
+37.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
R$10.44 (€1.78) |
R$12.45 (€2.12) |
+19.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
R$6.30 (€1.07) |
R$13.26 (€2.26) |
+110.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
R$3.88 (€0.66) |
R$9.53 (€1.62) |
+145.6 % |
Markets | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
R$5.41 (€0.92) |
R$6.19 (€1.05) |
+14.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
R$7.76 (€1.32) |
R$7.13 (€1.21) |
-8.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
R$2.95 (€0.50) |
R$3.83 (€0.65) |
+29.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
R$11.51 (€1.96) |
R$17.39 (€2.96) |
+51.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
R$21.80 (€3.71) |
R$33.70 (€5.74) |
+54.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
R$9.78 (€1.67) |
R$19.80 (€3.37) |
+102.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
R$19.07 (€3.25) |
R$38.27 (€6.52) |
+100.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
R$5.27 (€0.90) |
R$5.95 (€1.01) |
+12.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
R$3.19 (€0.54) |
R$4.77 (€0.81) |
+49.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
R$2.86 (€0.49) |
R$4.95 (€0.84) |
+73.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
R$3.59 (€0.61) |
R$5.97 (€1.02) |
+66.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
R$2.76 (€0.47) |
R$4.26 (€0.73) |
+54.6 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
R$2.52 (€0.43) |
R$4.65 (€0.79) |
+84.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
R$4.12 (€0.70) |
R$6.95 (€1.18) |
+68.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
R$3.95 (€0.67) |
R$3.99 (€0.68) |
+1.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
R$40.00 (€6.81) |
R$29.36 (€5.00) |
-26.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
R$6.69 (€1.14) |
R$6.64 (€1.13) |
-0.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
R$12.21 (€2.08) |
R$10.82 (€1.84) |
-11.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
R$12.48 (€2.13) |
R$34.20 (€5.82) |
+174.0 % |
Transportation | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
R$5.00 (€0.85) |
R$8.81 (€1.50) |
+76.1 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
R$230.00 (€39.17) |
R$176.15 (€30.00) |
-23.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
R$6.50 (€1.11) |
R$23.43 (€3.99) |
+260.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
R$8.05 (€1.37) |
R$12.28 (€2.09) |
+52.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
R$40.00 (€6.81) |
R$135.05 (€23.00) |
+237.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
R$6.22 (€1.06) |
R$8.90 (€1.52) |
+43.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
R$118,890.00 (€20,248.20) |
R$184,956.48 (€31,500.00) |
+55.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
R$163,578.28 (€27,859.07) |
R$153,567.08 (€26,154.06) |
-6.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
R$415.22 (€70.72) |
R$779.02 (€132.68) |
+87.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
R$68.91 (€11.74) |
R$94.48 (€16.09) |
+37.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
R$105.05 (€17.89) |
R$168.58 (€28.71) |
+60.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
R$128.34 (€21.86) |
R$238.52 (€40.62) |
+85.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
R$131.13 (€22.33) |
R$80.52 (€13.71) |
-38.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
R$36.00 (€6.13) |
R$49.91 (€8.50) |
+38.6 % |
Childcare | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
R$1,666.55 (€283.83) |
R$2,760.98 (€470.22) |
+65.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
R$44,581.82 (€7,592.75) |
R$54,444.01 (€9,272.38) |
+22.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
R$269.90 (€45.97) |
R$448.65 (€76.41) |
+66.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
R$244.50 (€41.64) |
R$191.05 (€32.54) |
-21.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
R$443.83 (€75.59) |
R$467.73 (€79.66) |
+5.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
R$351.17 (€59.81) |
R$550.79 (€93.81) |
+56.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
R$1,974.23 (€336.23) |
R$5,300.15 (€902.67) |
+168.5 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
R$1,257.59 (€214.18) |
R$4,177.40 (€711.46) |
+232.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
R$3,666.27 (€624.40) |
R$8,379.43 (€1,427.10) |
+128.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
R$2,491.53 (€424.33) |
R$6,347.56 (€1,081.06) |
+154.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
R$876.16 (€149.22) |
R$2,046.10 (€348.47) |
+133.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
R$592.74 (€100.95) |
R$1,276.99 (€217.49) |
+115.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
R$2,681.85 (€456.75) |
R$10,313.87 (€1,756.56) |
+284.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.10 | 3.33 | -70.0 % |
| Last update: | 14 June 2026 | 14 June 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1142 | 1371 | |
Moving to Brazil? Explore:
Moving to Spain? Explore: