- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Belgium
- Fortaleza
- Brussels
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Fortaleza (Brazil) and Brussels (Belgium)
| Food | 41% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 16.17 (€6.19) | €16.47 | 62% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 16.56 (€6.34) | €7.55 | 16% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 5.07 (€1.94) | €4.97 | 61% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.70 (€1.03) | €1.19 | 13% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.76 (€1.82) | €3.14 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.83 (€1.85) | €2.69 | 31% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 8.29 (€3.17) | €5.43 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.66 (€1.40) | €2.35 | 40% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.77 (€1.83) | €2.27 | 20% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.02 (€1.16) | €0.92 | 26% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (€11.26) | €7.79 | 45% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.13 (€1.58) | €2.07 | 24% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.07 (€0.79) | €1.53 | 48% |
| Housing | 44% | ||
| Housing in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 1,571 (€602) | €1,255 | 52% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 279 (€107) | €135 | 21% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 79 (€30) | €39 | 21% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,829 (€700) | €630 | 11% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 356 (€136) | €126 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 16.43 (€6.29) | €8.70 | 28% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13.56 (€5.19) | €8.72 | 41% |
| Clothes | 2% | ||
| Clothes in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 2% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 159 (€61) | €83 | 26% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 145 (€56) | €44 | 26% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 223 (€85) | €82 | 4% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 120 (€46) | €110 | 58% |
| Transportation | 24% | ||
| Transportation in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 55,343 (€21,187) | €22,349 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.71 (€1.04) | €1.61 | 36% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 85 (€32) | €46 | 30% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 23 (€8.75) | €20 | 57% |
| Personal Care | 38% | ||
| Personal Care in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 10.82 (€4.14) | €8.36 | 50% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12.54 (€4.80) | €4.75 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 6.44 (€2.46) | €3.23 | 24% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10.94 (€4.19) | €3.76 | 11% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.50 (€1.34) | €2.01 | 33% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.61 (€1.00) | €2.29 | 56% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 17.71 (€6.78) | €18.85 | 64% |
| Entertainment | 24% | ||
| Entertainment in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 45 (€17.23) | €41 | 57% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 31 (€11.81) | €18.21 | 35% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 97 (€37) | €77 | 52% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 114 (€44) | €68 | 35% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 8.84 (€3.39) | €7.78 | 56% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.61 (€2.15) | €3.02 | 29% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 4.64 (€1.78) | €2.33 | 24% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 574 (€220) | €144 | 53% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.12 (€0.43) | €0.23 | 83% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 80 (€31) | €65 | 53% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 5.14 (€1.97) | €5.07 | 61% |
| TOTAL | 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,110 prices entered by 272 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,750
in Brussels
you would need to make just about €2,488
(R$ 6,500)
in Fortaleza.