- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Nigeria
- Belém
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belém, Brazil compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Belém (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (2,182 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 (2,501 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (916 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.63 (382 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (965 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.54 (478 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (1,315 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (712 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.77 (397 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.43 (466 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (4,030 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 123% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (646 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.07 (323 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 24% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Belém (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,534 (266,592 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,412 (148,535 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 479 (50,359 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,003 (210,736 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,178 (123,898 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 351 (36,967 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 79% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 86 (9,017 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 0% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,766 (185,765 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 434 (45,625 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 16 (1,658 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (1,073 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 67% | |
Clothes | + 55% | |||
Clothes in Belém (Brazil) is 55% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 126 (13,304 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 78% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 172 (18,088 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 239 (25,126 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 257 (26,998 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 20% | |
Transportation | + 68% | |||
Transportation in Belém (Brazil) is 68% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,983 (9,255,377 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 110% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.92 (412 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 184% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 162 (17,046 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | + 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (3,630 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | + 14% | |
Personal Care | + 72% | |||
Personal Care in Belém (Brazil) is 72% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (1,584 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (3,797 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 64% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 187 (19,684 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 191% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 10 (1,028 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (954 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (1,224 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.11 (432 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 (343 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 22 (2,330 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 115% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Belém (Brazil) is 41% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 79 (8,353 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 46 (4,794 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 117 (12,300 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 207% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 141 (14,850 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (1,864 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.90 (620 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (880 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 80% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,931 (308,301 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 (123 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 186% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 180 (18,956 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 27% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (1,003 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 194% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belém (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,985,249 ₦
(R$ 18,872)
in Belém
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,730,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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