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Is the word compra the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The word "compra" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels tend to be more open and the pronunciation is more "musical" and distinct. In Continental Portuguese, vowels—especially unstressed ones—are much more closed, reduced, or even swallowed, making the word sound more clipped.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Fiz uma compra muito boa no mercado. (I made a very good purchase at the market.)
  2. Ele sempre faz compras no shopping. (He always goes shopping at the mall.)
  3. A compra de eletrônicos foi cara. (The purchase of electronics was expensive.)
  4. Você fez a compra do mês? (Did you do the monthly shopping?)
  5. Essa compra foi um erro. (This purchase was a mistake.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Fiz uma compra muito boa na loja. (I made a very good purchase at the shop.)
  2. Ele sempre vai fazer compras ao centro comercial. (He always goes shopping at the mall.)
  3. A compra de eletrónicos foi cara. (The purchase of electronics was expensive.)
  4. Tu fizeste as compras do mês? (Did you do the monthly shopping?)
  5. Esta compra foi um erro. (This purchase was a mistake.)