Cost of living in São José dos Campos, Brazil vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 31 (€4.66) | €16 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (€4.15) | €9 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (€0.97) | €3.67 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.72 (€0.55) | €0.97 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (€1.16) | €2.28 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (€0.90) | €1.87 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (€2.62) | €5.47 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.11) | €1.70 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.28 (€0.63) | €1.22 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.38 (€0.65) | €1.71 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (€1.13) | €2.45 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.10 (€0.61) | €1.18 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,431 (€360) | €1,020 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,787 (€264) | €836 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 494 (€73) | €155 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,690 (€250) | €779 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,010 (€149) | €531 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 273 (€40) | €123 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 62 (€9) | €29 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,751 (€259) | €383 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 430 (€64) | €117 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (€2.73) | €11 | - 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€2.52) | €10 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 221 (€33) | €79 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 230 (€34) | €43 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 382 (€56) | €93 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 267 (€39) | €129 | - 69% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 97,228 (€14,384) | €23,515 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.34 (€0.64) | €1.34 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 219 (€32) | €48 | - 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (€4.69) | €28 | - 83% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (€2.25) | €7 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (€4.91) | €9 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 237 (€35) | €26 | + 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (€3.53) | €4.50 | - 22% | |
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 (€2.15) | €3.39 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.73 (€0.85) | €1.36 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.38 (€0.50) | €2.40 | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (€7) | €22 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 90 (€13) | €35 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (€7) | €21 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 143 (€21) | €48 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 186 (€27) | €51 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (€3.51) | €8 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (€1.20) | €3.09 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€1.62) | €4.65 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,939 (€435) | €438 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.44 (€0.21) | €0.23 | - 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 138 (€20) | €27 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€1.64) | €6 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,533 (R$ 10,361) in São José dos Campos.
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