Cost of living in Macapá (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Macapá (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Macapá | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 | R$ 27 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 | R$ 30 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 | R$ 10 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.26 | R$ 7 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 | R$ 12 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.23 | R$ 6 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 19 | R$ 21 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 | R$ 9 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.27 | R$ 5.30 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.27 | R$ 7 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 | R$ 44 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 | R$ 8 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.66 | R$ 4.21 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Macapá (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Macapá | Belém | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,281 | R$ 4,158 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,300 | R$ 2,378 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 322 | R$ 599 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,284 | R$ 3,034 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,066 | R$ 1,738 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 251 | R$ 348 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 175 | R$ 83 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,006 | R$ 1,744 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 539 | R$ 635 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 8 | R$ 24 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 | R$ 13 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Macapá (Brazil) is about the same as in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Macapá | Belém | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 189 | R$ 201 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 179 | R$ 191 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 286 | R$ 265 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 255 | R$ 214 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Macapá (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Macapá | Belém | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 75,512 | R$ 90,944 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.28 | R$ 6 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 171 | R$ 188 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 44 | R$ 34 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Macapá (Brazil) is about the same as in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Macapá | Belém | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 | R$ 18 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 20 | R$ 41 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 251 | R$ 120 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 | R$ 10 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 | R$ 11 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 | R$ 15 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.90 | R$ 4.84 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.78 | R$ 5.16 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 | R$ 33 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Macapá (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macapá | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 74 | R$ 75 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 | R$ 61 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 99 | R$ 126 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 189 | R$ 134 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 | R$ 19 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 | R$ 12 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 | R$ 10 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,335 | R$ 3,080 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.65 | R$ 1.17 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 131 | R$ 108 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 | R$ 9 | + 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 204 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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