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

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammatical usage of "dezoito" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the initial "e" is typically more open or a neutral mid-vowel, and the syllable stress is more melodic. In Continental Portuguese, the "e" is often much more closed or reduced (nearly silent), giving the word a more "clipped" or consonant-heavy sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Eu tenho dezoito anos. (I am eighteen years old.)
2. Hoje é dia dezoito. (Today is the eighteenth.)
3. Comprei dezoito laranjas no mercado. (I bought eighteen oranges at the market.)
4. O preço é dezoito reais. (The price is eighteen reais.)
5. Ele chegou às dezoito horas. (He arrived at eighteen o'clock / 6 PM.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Tenho dezoito anos. (I am eighteen years old.)
2. Hoje é dia dezoito. (Today is the eighteenth.)
3. Comprei dezoito laranjas no supermercado. (I bought eighteen oranges at the supermarket.)
4. O preço é dezoito euros. (The price is eighteen euros.)
5. Ele chegou às dezoito horas. (He arrived at eighteen o'clock / 6 PM.)