Cost of living in Porto Velho, Brazil vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 (€3.40) | €16 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (€4.30) | €9 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (€1.36) | €3.67 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.87 (€0.57) | €0.97 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (€1.45) | €2.28 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.84 (€0.71) | €1.87 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (€2.03) | €5.47 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.14 (€0.76) | €1.70 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.99 (€0.73) | €1.22 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.45 (€0.80) | €1.71 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.05) | €2.45 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.86 (€0.42) | €1.18 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,269 (€334) | €1,020 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,369 (€202) | €836 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 788 (€116) | €155 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,785 (€263) | €779 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 942 (€139) | €531 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 1,000 (€147) | €123 | + 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 105 (€16) | €29 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,744 (€257) | €383 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 616 (€91) | €117 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (€2.95) | €11 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (€2.13) | €10 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 246 (€36) | €79 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 178 (€26) | €43 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 387 (€57) | €93 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 337 (€50) | €129 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 73,511 (€10,828) | €23,515 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.37 (€0.64) | €1.34 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 155 (€23) | €48 | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (€6) | €28 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (€2.35) | €7 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 22 (€3.28) | €9 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 223 (€33) | €26 | + 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 20 (€2.97) | €4.50 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€1.61) | €3.72 | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (€3.00) | €3.39 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.08 (€0.75) | €1.36 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.91 (€0.43) | €2.40 | - 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 (€4.45) | €22 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 59 (€9) | €35 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 37 (€5.48) | €21 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 200 (€29) | €48 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 133 (€20) | €51 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (€3.15) | €8 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (€1.18) | €3.09 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (€1.39) | €4.65 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,083 (€601) | €438 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.50 (€0.37) | €0.23 | + 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (€17) | €27 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€1.66) | €6 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,629 (R$ 11,061) in Porto Velho.
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