Cost of living in Antwerp, Belgium vs Curitiba, Brazil
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| Food | + 205% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 205% more expensive than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (R$ 135) | R$ 25 | + 448% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 54) | R$ 30 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (R$ 32) | R$ 7 | + 353% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.51 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.70 (R$ 32) | R$ 7 | + 354% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.88 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.15 (R$ 35) | R$ 17 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.28 | + 191% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.76 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 50) | R$ 39 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.45 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.35 | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 172% more expensive than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,037 (R$ 6,954) | R$ 2,437 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €855 (R$ 5,731) | R$ 1,757 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (R$ 1,022) | R$ 531 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €767 (R$ 5,142) | R$ 1,993 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €541 (R$ 3,629) | R$ 1,172 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (R$ 626) | R$ 236 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (R$ 239) | R$ 89 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (R$ 2,518) | R$ 1,760 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (R$ 863) | R$ 453 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (R$ 80) | R$ 23 | + 251% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 75) | R$ 18 | + 316% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 90% more expensive than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (R$ 654) | R$ 251 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (R$ 256) | R$ 180 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (R$ 700) | R$ 349 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (R$ 814) | R$ 236 | + 244% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 59% more expensive than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,014 (R$ 134,160) | R$ 114,642 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.14 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (R$ 340) | R$ 229 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (R$ 134) | R$ 44 | + 208% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 58% more expensive than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (R$ 52) | R$ 17 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.06 (R$ 34) | R$ 57 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (R$ 176) | R$ 217 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.01 (R$ 34) | R$ 14 | + 141% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.11 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.62 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.61 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.79 | + 304% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (R$ 148) | R$ 40 | + 274% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 100% more expensive than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (R$ 324) | R$ 99 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (R$ 155) | R$ 44 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (R$ 578) | R$ 309 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (R$ 467) | R$ 218 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (R$ 81) | R$ 25 | + 222% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (R$ 28) | R$ 9 | + 204% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (R$ 3,316) | R$ 3,499 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (R$ 1.46) | R$ 0.89 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (R$ 186) | R$ 126 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 10 | + 371% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 116% more expensive than in Curitiba (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 14,900 (€2,223) in Antwerp to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,900 in Curitiba.
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