Cost of living in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
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| Food in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 31 (€4.56) | €16 | 72% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 27 (€3.99) | €9 | 54% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 7 (€1.01) | €3.67 | 72% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 4.16 (€0.62) | €0.97 | 36% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 9 (€1.31) | €2.28 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 6 (€0.96) | €1.87 | 49% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 18 (€2.63) | €5.47 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 7 (€1.12) | €1.70 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 4.37 (€0.65) | €1.22 | 46% |
| 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$ 41 (€6) | €7 | 11% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 7 (€1.11) | €2.45 | 55% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 3.55 (€0.53) | €1.18 | 55% |
| Housing in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,239 (€334) | €1,052 | 68% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,779 (€266) | €831 | 68% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 505 (€75) | €155 | 51% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,666 (€249) | €785 | 68% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,068 (€159) | €537 | 70% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 299 (€45) | €123 | 64% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 69 (€10) | €29 | 64% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,914 (€286) | €383 | 25% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 451 (€67) | €117 | 43% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 19 (€2.86) | €11 | 73% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 17 (€2.55) | €10 | 74% |
| Clothes in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 210 (€31) | €79 | 60% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 229 (€34) | €43 | 20% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 354 (€53) | €93 | 43% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 239 (€36) | €129 | 72% |
| Transportation in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 101,391 (€15,141) | €23,515 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.49 (€0.67) | €1.34 | 50% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 223 (€33) | €48 | 31% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 33 (€4.94) | €28 | 82% |
| Personal Care in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 15 (€2.24) | €7 | 68% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 31 (€4.66) | €9 | 51% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 227 (€34) | €26 | 29% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 24 (€3.56) | €4.50 | 21% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 11 (€1.62) | €3.72 | 56% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 14 (€2.12) | €3.39 | 37% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 5.24 (€0.78) | €1.36 | 42% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.57 (€0.53) | €2.40 | 78% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 43 (€6) | €22 | 70% |
| Entertainment in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| São José dos Campos (Brazil) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 94 (€14) | €35 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 49 (€7) | €21 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 129 (€19) | €48 | 59% |
| 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$ 24 (€3.64) | €8 | 55% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 9 (€1.39) | €3.09 | 55% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 11 (€1.57) | €4.65 | 66% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 2,939 (€439) | €438 | 0% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.44 (€0.22) | €0.23 | 8% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 133 (€20) | €27 | 26% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 11 (€1.67) | €6 | 74% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,639 (R$ 10,976) in São José dos Campos.