Cost of living in Belém, Brazil vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Belém (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (£2.66) | £12 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (£3.12) | £5.43 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (£1.11) | £3.30 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.77 (£0.48) | £0.93 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (£1.29) | £2.39 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.63 (£0.59) | £1.96 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (£1.67) | £3.47 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (£0.86) | £1.71 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.77 (£0.48) | £1.30 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.97 (£0.64) | £2.12 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 (£4.32) | £7 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (£0.88) | £1.64 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.09 (£0.52) | £1.11 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Belém (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,909 (£373) | £1,100 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,568 (£201) | £868 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 506 (£65) | £170 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,326 (£298) | £659 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,303 (£167) | £621 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 325 (£42) | £126 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (£10) | £21 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,685 (£216) | £386 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 452 (£58) | £107 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (£2.55) | £6 | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (£1.31) | £12 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Belém (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 122 (£16) | £62 | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 136 (£17) | £30 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 236 (£30) | £66 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 224 (£29) | £69 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Belém (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 77,326 (£9,918) | £18,131 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.98 (£0.51) | £1.24 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 183 (£23) | £65 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 36 (£4.58) | £15 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Belém (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (£1.99) | £2.95 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 (£5.46) | £4.55 | + 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 172 (£22) | £62 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 10 (£1.30) | £2.75 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (£1.39) | £1.30 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (£1.70) | £3.71 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.41 (£0.57) | £1.73 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.23 (£0.41) | £1.64 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (£3.43) | £13 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Belém (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 71 (£9) | £33 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (£6) | £18 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 126 (£16) | £66 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 139 (£18) | £58 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 (£2.38) | £8 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.90 (£0.76) | £2.90 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (£1.20) | £3.86 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,851 (£366) | £389 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 (£0.15) | £0.10 | + 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 132 (£17) | £36 | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (£1.20) | £9 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belém (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,400 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,357 (R$ 10,580) in Belém.
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