- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United Kingdom
- Belém
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belém, Brazil compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belém (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (£4.47) | £15 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 (£4.73) | £5.50 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (£1.75) | £3.42 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.63 (£0.73) | £0.83 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (£1.84) | £2.15 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.54 (£0.91) | £1.37 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (£2.51) | £4.69 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (£1.36) | £1.77 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.77 (£0.76) | £0.79 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.43 (£0.89) | £1.64 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (£8) | £7 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (£1.23) | £1.76 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.07 (£0.62) | £0.79 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Belém (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,534 (£509) | £1,307 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,412 (£284) | £1,091 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 479 (£96) | £181 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,003 (£403) | £686 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,178 (£237) | £568 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 351 (£71) | £117 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 86 (£17) | £22 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,766 (£355) | £356 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 434 (£87) | £79 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 16 (£3.17) | £8 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (£2.05) | £12 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Belém (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 126 (£25) | £67 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 172 (£35) | £32 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 239 (£48) | £60 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 257 (£52) | £64 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Belém (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 81,853 (£16,454) | £17,989 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.92 (£0.79) | £1.16 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 162 (£33) | £60 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (£7) | £18 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Belém (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (£3.03) | £3.17 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (£7) | £4.75 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 187 (£38) | £61 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 10 (£1.97) | £2.66 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (£1.82) | £1.39 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (£2.34) | £3.14 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.11 (£0.83) | £1.63 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 (£0.66) | £1.71 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 22 (£4.45) | £14 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Belém (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 79 (£16) | £37 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 46 (£9) | £18 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 117 (£24) | £71 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 141 (£28) | £56 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (£3.56) | £8 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.90 (£1.19) | £2.76 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (£1.68) | £4.16 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,775 (£558) | £420 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 (£0.24) | £0.04 | + 488% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 180 (£36) | £37 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (£1.92) | £9 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 436 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.20102
GBP
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Belém (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,247
(R$ 11,176)
in Belém.
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