Cost of living in Santo André, Brazil vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Santo André (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (€3.93) | €16 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (€4.20) | €9 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.11) | €3.67 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.23 (€0.48) | €0.97 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (€1.40) | €2.28 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (€0.94) | €1.87 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (€2.22) | €5.47 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.03) | €1.70 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.65 (€0.69) | €1.22 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.75 (€0.70) | €1.71 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (€5.35) | €7 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.02) | €2.45 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.21 (€0.47) | €1.18 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Santo André (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,196 (€323) | €1,020 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,615 (€238) | €836 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 473 (€70) | €155 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,053 (€302) | €779 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,133 (€167) | €531 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 248 (€37) | €123 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 85 (€12) | €29 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,944 (€286) | €383 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 419 (€62) | €117 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (€3.34) | €11 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€2.52) | €10 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Santo André (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 172 (€25) | €79 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 169 (€25) | €43 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 289 (€43) | €93 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 234 (€34) | €129 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Santo André (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 76,119 (€11,212) | €23,515 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.01 (€0.59) | €1.34 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 224 (€33) | €48 | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 47 (€7) | €28 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Santo André (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (€1.92) | €7 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 55 (€8) | €9 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 184 (€27) | €26 | + 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (€2.49) | €4.50 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€1.72) | €3.72 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.18) | €3.39 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (€0.93) | €1.36 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.43 (€0.51) | €2.40 | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (€3.95) | €22 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Santo André (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 121 (€18) | €35 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (€9) | €21 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 195 (€29) | €48 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 168 (€25) | €51 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (€3.63) | €8 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (€1.39) | €3.09 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€1.55) | €4.65 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,354 (€494) | €438 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.25 (€0.18) | €0.23 | - 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 107 (€16) | €27 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€1.46) | €6 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,487 (R$ 10,097) in Santo André.
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