Cost of living in Caxias do Sul, Brazil vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (€4.32) | €16 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (€4.50) | €9 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.13) | €3.67 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.29 (€0.50) | €0.97 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.69 (€0.86) | €2.28 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.17 (€0.63) | €1.87 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (€1.97) | €5.47 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.25 (€0.79) | €1.70 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.14 (€0.47) | €1.22 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.63 (€0.70) | €1.71 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (€4.38) | €7 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.72 (€0.86) | €2.45 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.72 (€0.41) | €1.18 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 71% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,274 (€343) | €1,020 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,193 (€180) | €836 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 375 (€56) | €155 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 903 (€136) | €779 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 655 (€99) | €531 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 208 (€31) | €123 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (€14) | €29 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,678 (€253) | €383 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (€56) | €117 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (€2.97) | €11 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (€1.70) | €10 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 224 (€34) | €79 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 244 (€37) | €43 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 (€51) | €93 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 (€34) | €129 | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,935 (€13,395) | €23,515 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.40 (€0.66) | €1.34 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 (€22) | €48 | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (€6) | €28 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (€2.07) | €7 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 (€5.89) | €9 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 194 (€29) | €26 | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (€2.75) | €4.50 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (€1.91) | €3.72 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (€1.97) | €3.39 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.81 (€0.72) | €1.36 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 (€0.49) | €2.40 | - 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (€5.29) | €22 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (€13) | €35 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (€7) | €21 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 91 (€14) | €48 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 (€20) | €51 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (€2.76) | €8 | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (€0.95) | €3.09 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (€1.86) | €4.65 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,248 (€489) | €438 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.14 (€0.32) | €0.23 | + 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (€20) | €27 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (€1.09) | €6 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

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 €2,900 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,264 (R$ 8,393) in Caxias do Sul.
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