Cost of living in Osasco, Brazil vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Osasco (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (€3.59) | €16 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (€3.89) | €9 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (€1.02) | €3.67 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.21 (€0.47) | €0.97 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (€1.19) | €2.28 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.33 (€0.79) | €1.87 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (€2.05) | €5.47 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.21 (€0.77) | €1.70 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.36 (€0.50) | €1.22 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.12 (€0.61) | €1.71 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (€5.26) | €7 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.06) | €2.45 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.76 (€0.41) | €1.18 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Osasco (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,920 (€431) | €1,020 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,934 (€286) | €836 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 263 (€39) | €155 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,029 (€300) | €779 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,334 (€197) | €531 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 323 (€48) | €123 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 (€11) | €29 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,877 (€277) | €383 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 405 (€60) | €117 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (€2.87) | €11 | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (€2.25) | €10 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Osasco (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 198 (€29) | €79 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 168 (€25) | €43 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 364 (€54) | €93 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 229 (€34) | €129 | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Osasco (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 79,545 (€11,746) | €23,515 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.89 (€0.57) | €1.34 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 226 (€33) | €48 | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 49 (€7) | €28 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Osasco (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 12 (€1.83) | €7 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 171 (€25) | €26 | - 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 (€1.79) | €4.50 | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€1.65) | €3.72 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.23) | €3.39 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (€0.93) | €1.36 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.49 (€0.51) | €2.40 | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 (€4.43) | €22 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Osasco (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 94 (€14) | €35 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (€7) | €21 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 136 (€20) | €48 | - 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 208 (€31) | €51 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (€4.22) | €8 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (€1.43) | €3.09 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (€1.52) | €4.65 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,986 (€441) | €438 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.47 (€0.22) | €0.23 | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 97 (€14) | €27 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (€1.15) | €6 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Osasco (Brazil) is 54% 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 €1,383 (R$ 9,369) in Osasco.
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