Cost of Living Comparison Between Brazil and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 64.5% higher than in Brazil (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 82.1% higher than in Brazil | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 159.8% higher than in Brazil | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 104.3% higher than in Brazil | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 62.7% higher than in Brazil | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 130.4% higher than in Brazil | |
Restaurants | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
30.00 R$ (4.85 €) |
92.70 R$ (15.00 €) |
+209.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
160.00 R$ (25.89 €) |
308.98 R$ (50.00 €) |
+93.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
37.00 R$ (5.99 €) |
61.80 R$ (10.00 €) |
+67.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
10.00 R$ (1.62 €) |
18.54 R$ (3.00 €) |
+85.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
15.00 R$ (2.43 €) |
21.63 R$ (3.50 €) |
+44.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
9.97 R$ (1.61 €) |
12.71 R$ (2.06 €) |
+27.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
6.23 R$ (1.01 €) |
13.57 R$ (2.20 €) |
+117.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.87 R$ (0.63 €) |
9.94 R$ (1.61 €) |
+157.1 % |
Markets | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
5.40 R$ (0.87 €) |
6.50 R$ (1.05 €) |
+20.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
7.71 R$ (1.25 €) |
7.35 R$ (1.19 €) |
-4.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
3.00 R$ (0.48 €) |
3.99 R$ (0.65 €) |
+33.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
11.45 R$ (1.85 €) |
17.27 R$ (2.79 €) |
+50.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
21.64 R$ (3.50 €) |
34.95 R$ (5.66 €) |
+61.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
9.68 R$ (1.57 €) |
20.60 R$ (3.33 €) |
+112.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
18.81 R$ (3.04 €) |
39.26 R$ (6.35 €) |
+108.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.28 R$ (0.85 €) |
6.11 R$ (0.99 €) |
+15.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
3.19 R$ (0.52 €) |
4.98 R$ (0.81 €) |
+55.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.89 R$ (0.47 €) |
5.11 R$ (0.83 €) |
+76.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.57 R$ (0.58 €) |
6.25 R$ (1.01 €) |
+74.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
2.78 R$ (0.45 €) |
4.48 R$ (0.72 €) |
+60.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
2.58 R$ (0.42 €) |
4.85 R$ (0.79 €) |
+88.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.03 R$ (0.65 €) |
7.25 R$ (1.17 €) |
+79.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
3.85 R$ (0.62 €) |
4.08 R$ (0.66 €) |
+6.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
40.00 R$ (6.47 €) |
30.90 R$ (5.00 €) |
-22.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
6.71 R$ (1.09 €) |
6.92 R$ (1.12 €) |
+3.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
12.18 R$ (1.97 €) |
11.43 R$ (1.85 €) |
-6.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
12.48 R$ (2.02 €) |
35.99 R$ (5.82 €) |
+188.4 % |
Transportation | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
5.00 R$ (0.81 €) |
9.27 R$ (1.50 €) |
+85.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
239.13 R$ (38.70 €) |
185.39 R$ (30.00 €) |
-22.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
6.20 R$ (1.00 €) |
22.56 R$ (3.65 €) |
+263.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
8.05 R$ (1.30 €) |
12.93 R$ (2.09 €) |
+60.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
40.00 R$ (6.47 €) |
142.63 R$ (23.08 €) |
+256.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
6.09 R$ (0.99 €) |
9.39 R$ (1.52 €) |
+54.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
118,890.00 R$ (19,238.89 €) |
194,659.58 R$ (31,500.00 €) |
+63.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
162,500.83 R$ (26,296.04 €) |
162,544.40 R$ (26,303.09 €) |
+0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
405.54 R$ (65.62 €) |
820.79 R$ (132.82 €) |
+102.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
69.91 R$ (11.31 €) |
100.55 R$ (16.27 €) |
+43.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
105.40 R$ (17.06 €) |
178.37 R$ (28.86 €) |
+69.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
129.99 R$ (21.04 €) |
248.96 R$ (40.29 €) |
+91.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
133.76 R$ (21.64 €) |
84.01 R$ (13.59 €) |
-37.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
36.00 R$ (5.83 €) |
52.53 R$ (8.50 €) |
+45.9 % |
Childcare | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,723.77 R$ (278.94 €) |
2,968.77 R$ (480.41 €) |
+72.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
48,803.64 R$ (7,897.45 €) |
56,718.64 R$ (9,178.27 €) |
+16.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
274.63 R$ (44.44 €) |
472.68 R$ (76.49 €) |
+72.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
244.44 R$ (39.56 €) |
199.94 R$ (32.35 €) |
-18.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
438.09 R$ (70.89 €) |
489.70 R$ (79.24 €) |
+11.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
348.92 R$ (56.46 €) |
568.45 R$ (91.99 €) |
+62.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,974.40 R$ (319.50 €) |
5,471.05 R$ (885.33 €) |
+177.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,293.09 R$ (209.25 €) |
4,262.63 R$ (689.78 €) |
+229.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,751.51 R$ (607.07 €) |
8,600.12 R$ (1,391.68 €) |
+129.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,540.87 R$ (411.17 €) |
6,506.11 R$ (1,052.82 €) |
+156.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
893.15 R$ (144.53 €) |
2,197.65 R$ (355.63 €) |
+146.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
599.52 R$ (97.02 €) |
1,337.89 R$ (216.50 €) |
+123.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Brazil Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,649.32 R$ (428.72 €) |
11,118.47 R$ (1,799.20 €) |
+319.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.06 | 3.34 | -69.8 % |
| Last update: | 10 February 2026 | 11 February 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 916 | 1231 | |
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