Cost of living in Maceió, Brazil vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Maceió (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (€2.91) | €16 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (€3.91) | €9 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (€1.01) | €3.67 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.82 (€0.56) | €0.97 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.79 (€0.85) | €2.28 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.07 (€0.60) | €1.87 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (€2.25) | €5.47 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.02) | €1.70 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.89 (€0.57) | €1.22 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.78 (€0.70) | €1.71 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (€5.51) | €7 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€0.99) | €2.45 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.51 (€0.37) | €1.18 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Maceió (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,312 (€340) | €1,020 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,569 (€231) | €836 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 356 (€52) | €155 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,396 (€206) | €779 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 953 (€140) | €531 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 682 (€100) | €123 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (€11) | €29 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,783 (€263) | €383 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 425 (€63) | €117 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 17 (€2.53) | €11 | - 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (€1.64) | €10 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Maceió (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 146 (€21) | €79 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 162 (€24) | €43 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 333 (€49) | €93 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 237 (€35) | €129 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Maceió (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 79,442 (€11,701) | €23,515 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.40 (€0.65) | €1.34 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 177 (€26) | €48 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (€4.45) | €28 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Maceió (Brazil) is 52% 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$ 23 (€3.34) | €9 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 197 (€29) | €26 | + 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (€2.41) | €4.50 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€1.58) | €3.72 | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (€2.36) | €3.39 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.49 (€0.66) | €1.36 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.94 (€0.43) | €2.40 | - 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 (€4.41) | €22 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Maceió (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 66 (€10) | €35 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 38 (€5.55) | €21 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 140 (€21) | €48 | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 118 (€17) | €51 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (€2.59) | €8 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (€1.20) | €3.09 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (€1.08) | €4.65 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,493 (€515) | €438 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.08 (€0.16) | €0.23 | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 95 (€14) | €27 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (€1.11) | €6 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Maceió (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,234 (R$ 8,375) in Maceió.
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