Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Brazil 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brazil is 35.9% lower than in Portugal (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brazil is 44.0% lower than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Brazil are 64.0% lower than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brazil are 41.3% lower than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Brazil are 33.7% lower than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brazil is 32.5% lower than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Brazil Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
11.75 € (73.03 R$) |
4.83 € (30.00 R$) |
-58.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
45.00 € (279.68 R$) |
25.74 € (160.00 R$) |
-42.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
8.00 € (49.72 R$) |
5.95 € (37.00 R$) |
-25.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
2.50 € (15.54 R$) |
1.61 € (10.00 R$) |
-35.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.00 € (18.65 R$) |
2.41 € (15.00 R$) |
-19.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
1.76 € (10.97 R$) |
1.60 € (9.97 R$) |
-9.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.74 € (10.80 R$) |
1.00 € (6.23 R$) |
-42.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.17 € (7.26 R$) |
0.62 € (3.88 R$) |
-46.6 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
0.95 € (5.90 R$) |
0.87 € (5.40 R$) |
-8.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.28 € (7.95 R$) |
1.24 € (7.71 R$) |
-2.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.65 € (4.03 R$) |
0.48 € (3.00 R$) |
-25.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
2.88 € (17.93 R$) |
1.84 € (11.46 R$) |
-36.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.63 € (28.79 R$) |
3.48 € (21.65 R$) |
-24.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
3.01 € (18.72 R$) |
1.56 € (9.68 R$) |
-48.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
5.79 € (35.97 R$) |
3.03 € (18.81 R$) |
-47.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.87 € (5.43 R$) |
0.85 € (5.27 R$) |
-3.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.59 € (3.67 R$) |
0.51 € (3.19 R$) |
-13.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.73 € (4.56 R$) |
0.46 € (2.89 R$) |
-36.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
0.99 € (6.14 R$) |
0.57 € (3.57 R$) |
-41.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.68 € (4.21 R$) |
0.45 € (2.78 R$) |
-33.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.79 € (4.88 R$) |
0.42 € (2.58 R$) |
-47.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.37 € (8.52 R$) |
0.65 € (4.03 R$) |
-52.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.70 € (4.36 R$) |
0.62 € (3.85 R$) |
-11.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
5.00 € (31.08 R$) |
6.44 € (40.00 R$) |
+28.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.12 € (6.97 R$) |
1.08 € (6.71 R$) |
-3.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.06 € (12.81 R$) |
1.96 € (12.18 R$) |
-4.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
5.50 € (34.18 R$) |
2.01 € (12.48 R$) |
-63.5 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 € (12.43 R$) |
0.80 € (5.00 R$) |
-59.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
40.00 € (248.61 R$) |
38.53 € (239.47 R$) |
-3.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
3.50 € (21.75 R$) |
1.00 € (6.20 R$) |
-71.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
1.58 € (9.80 R$) |
1.27 € (7.89 R$) |
-19.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
15.00 € (93.23 R$) |
6.44 € (40.00 R$) |
-57.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.73 € (10.75 R$) |
0.98 € (6.09 R$) |
-43.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
30,043.00 € (186,723.44 R$) |
19,128.89 € (118,890.00 R$) |
-36.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
34,055.68 € (211,663.09 R$) |
26,149.78 € (162,526.29 R$) |
-23.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
116.18 € (722.07 R$) |
65.48 € (406.96 R$) |
-43.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
18.28 € (113.59 R$) |
11.28 € (70.11 R$) |
-38.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
36.75 € (228.43 R$) |
16.96 € (105.41 R$) |
-53.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
38.59 € (239.87 R$) |
20.91 € (129.96 R$) |
-45.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
14.50 € (90.12 R$) |
21.48 € (133.50 R$) |
+48.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
8.00 € (49.72 R$) |
5.79 € (36.00 R$) |
-27.6 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
454.22 € (2,823.07 R$) |
276.14 € (1,716.29 R$) |
-39.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
10,580.03 € (65,757.06 R$) |
7,854.61 € (48,818.05 R$) |
-25.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
79.39 € (493.43 R$) |
44.28 € (275.20 R$) |
-44.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
35.78 € (222.38 R$) |
39.32 € (244.36 R$) |
+9.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
79.75 € (495.66 R$) |
70.52 € (438.32 R$) |
-11.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
91.78 € (570.40 R$) |
56.10 € (348.69 R$) |
-38.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
899.73 € (5,592.01 R$) |
317.30 € (1,972.06 R$) |
-64.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
714.46 € (4,440.51 R$) |
208.02 € (1,292.88 R$) |
-70.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,507.07 € (9,366.73 R$) |
603.15 € (3,748.72 R$) |
-60.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,155.20 € (7,179.80 R$) |
409.70 € (2,546.36 R$) |
-64.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
328.10 € (2,039.21 R$) |
143.74 € (893.35 R$) |
-56.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
234.49 € (1,457.38 R$) |
96.53 € (599.96 R$) |
-58.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,126.49 € (7,001.34 R$) |
425.54 € (2,644.84 R$) |
-62.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.15 | 11.06 | +166.7 % |
| Last update: | 17 February 2026 | 17 February 2026 | |
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