Brazil vs Italy
Italy is about 29% pricier than Brazil overall, with a price level of 66.1 versus 46.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Italy scores higher (96 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Brazil Italy
Price level (US=100) 46.9 66.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $22,338 $62,014
GNI / capita (PPP) $21,590 $61,620
Inflation (YoY) 4.4% 1.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Brazil Italy
Housing & utilities 54 143
Food 81 124
Transport 89 142
Restaurants & hotels 49 146
Health 69 126
Communication 95 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Brazil Italy
Quality-of-life score 77/100 96/100
Life expectancy 76 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 19.3 0.6
Internet users 84% 89%
Frequently asked
Is Brazil more expensive than Italy?
Italy is more expensive: about 29% pricier than Brazil overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Italy?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Brazil would cost roughly $141,000 in Italy, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Brazil or Italy?
Italy scores higher, 96 vs 77 out of 100.
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