Cost of living in Araraquara, Brazil vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Araraquara (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (€3.61) | €16 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (€3.88) | €9 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.87 (€0.73) | €3.67 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.38 (€0.51) | €0.97 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 4.79 (€0.72) | €2.28 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.84 (€0.88) | €1.87 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (€1.86) | €5.47 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.20 (€0.78) | €1.70 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.77 (€0.42) | €1.22 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (€0.97) | €1.71 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 (€5.26) | €7 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.86 (€0.88) | €2.45 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.23 (€0.49) | €1.18 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Araraquara (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,544 (€383) | €1,020 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,740 (€262) | €836 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 300 (€45) | €155 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,750 (€264) | €779 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,200 (€181) | €531 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €123 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 55 (€8) | €29 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,249 (€188) | €383 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 500 (€75) | €117 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (€4.44) | €11 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (€2.91) | €10 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Araraquara (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 176 (€26) | €79 | - 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 150 (€23) | €43 | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 351 (€53) | €93 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 250 (€38) | €129 | - 71% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Araraquara (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 94,000 (€14,158) | €23,515 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.36 (€0.66) | €1.34 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 216 (€33) | €48 | - 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Araraquara (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 27 (€4.13) | €7 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (€8) | €9 | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 236 (€35) | €26 | + 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (€3.37) | €4.50 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (€2.08) | €3.72 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.28) | €3.39 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.00 (€0.75) | €1.36 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.21 (€0.48) | €2.40 | - 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (€3.99) | €22 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Araraquara (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 82 (€12) | €35 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 48 (€7) | €21 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 300 (€45) | €48 | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 124 (€19) | €51 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (€2.18) | €8 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (€1.06) | €3.09 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (€1.49) | €4.65 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,000 (€452) | €438 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.30 (€0.35) | €0.23 | + 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 110 (€17) | €27 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €6 | - | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,509 (R$ 10,020) in Araraquara.
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