Cost of living in Belém, Brazil vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belém (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (£3.64) | £12 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (£4.69) | £5.43 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (£1.37) | £3.30 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.74 (£0.66) | £0.93 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (£1.47) | £2.39 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.62 (£0.81) | £1.96 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (£2.50) | £3.47 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (£1.16) | £1.71 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.60 (£0.63) | £1.30 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.39 (£0.77) | £2.12 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 32 (£5.64) | £7 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (£1.10) | £1.64 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.27 (£0.57) | £1.11 | - 48% | |
| 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$ 3,048 (£534) | £1,100 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,457 (£255) | £870 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 506 (£89) | £170 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,986 (£348) | £599 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,252 (£219) | £624 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 298 (£52) | £126 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (£15) | £21 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,766 (£309) | £386 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 434 (£76) | £107 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (£3.22) | £6 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (£1.83) | £12 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Belém (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 129 (£23) | £62 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 174 (£30) | £30 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 231 (£40) | £66 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 243 (£43) | £69 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Belém (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 78,975 (£13,831) | £18,131 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.00 (£0.70) | £1.24 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 166 (£29) | £66 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (£6) | £15 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Belém (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (£2.79) | £2.95 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (£6) | £4.55 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 192 (£34) | £62 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 10 (£1.71) | £2.75 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (£1.59) | £1.30 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (£2.04) | £3.71 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.11 (£0.72) | £1.73 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 (£0.57) | £1.64 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 22 (£3.88) | £13 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Belém (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 70 (£12) | £33 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 (£8) | £18 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 126 (£22) | £66 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 145 (£25) | £58 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 (£3.05) | £8 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.90 (£1.03) | £2.90 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (£1.47) | £3.86 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,841 (£498) | £389 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.14 (£0.20) | £0.10 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 186 (£32) | £36 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (£1.67) | £9 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 128 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Belém (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,100 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,670 (R$ 9,534) in Belém.
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