Cost of living in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
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| Food in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Guarulhos (Brazil) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 25 (€3.64) | €16 | 77% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 25 (€3.65) | €9 | 58% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 7 (€0.99) | €3.67 | 73% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 2.99 (€0.44) | €0.97 | 55% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 6 (€0.91) | €2.28 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 6 (€0.92) | €1.87 | 51% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 16 (€2.40) | €5.47 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 6 (€0.93) | €1.70 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 4.24 (€0.63) | €1.22 | 49% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 3.67 (€0.54) | €1.71 | 68% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 30 (€4.45) | €7 | 35% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 7 (€0.99) | €2.45 | 60% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 2.84 (€0.42) | €1.18 | 65% |
| Housing in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Guarulhos (Brazil) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,543 (€376) | €1,052 | 64% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,471 (€217) | €831 | 74% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 207 (€31) | €155 | 80% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,514 (€224) | €785 | 72% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,093 (€161) | €537 | 70% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 171 (€25) | €123 | 79% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 93 (€14) | €29 | 53% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,833 (€271) | €383 | 29% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 483 (€71) | €117 | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 15 (€2.22) | €11 | 79% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 14 (€2.03) | €10 | 79% |
| Clothes in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Guarulhos (Brazil) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 140 (€21) | €79 | 74% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 111 (€16) | €43 | 61% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 305 (€45) | €93 | 52% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 212 (€31) | €129 | 76% |
| Transportation in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Guarulhos (Brazil) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 72,453 (€10,700) | €23,515 | 54% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 3.81 (€0.56) | €1.34 | 58% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 205 (€30) | €48 | 37% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 34 (€5.05) | €28 | 82% |
| Personal Care in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Guarulhos (Brazil) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 14 (€2.00) | €7 | 72% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 37 (€5.46) | €9 | 42% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 120 (€18) | €26 | 33% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 19 (€2.80) | €4.50 | 38% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 12 (€1.75) | €3.72 | 53% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 13 (€1.90) | €3.39 | 44% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 5.22 (€0.77) | €1.36 | 43% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.08 (€0.45) | €2.40 | 81% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 27 (€3.92) | €22 | 82% |
| Entertainment in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Guarulhos (Brazil) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 76 (€11) | €35 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 51 (€8) | €21 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 238 (€35) | €48 | 26% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 153 (€23) | €51 | 56% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 21 (€3.08) | €8 | 62% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 8 (€1.22) | €3.09 | 60% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 10 (€1.45) | €4.65 | 69% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,052 (€451) | €438 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.73 (€0.25) | €0.23 | 9% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 115 (€17) | €27 | 37% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 8 (€1.21) | €6 | 81% |
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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 €1,217 (R$ 8,240) in Guarulhos.