Cost of living in Belém, Brazil vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Belém (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (€3.41) | €16 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (€3.90) | €8 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.22) | €5.42 | - 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.68 (€0.57) | €1.03 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (€1.50) | €3.86 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.63 (€0.72) | €2.79 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (€2.10) | €4.87 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.05) | €2.29 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.67 (€0.57) | €1.65 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.78 (€0.74) | €1.56 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 (€5.48) | €7 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.03) | €2.04 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.18 (€0.65) | €1.34 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Belém (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,861 (€446) | €795 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,476 (€230) | €612 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 506 (€79) | €138 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,326 (€362) | €557 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,303 (€203) | €431 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 325 (€51) | €123 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 (€13) | €36 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,684 (€262) | €440 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 434 (€68) | €109 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (€2.82) | €10 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (€1.60) | €9 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 61% | |||
Clothes in Belém (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 130 (€20) | €81 | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 129 (€20) | €41 | - 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 211 (€33) | €94 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 231 (€36) | €97 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Belém (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 80,843 (€12,595) | €23,679 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.00 (€0.62) | €1.43 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 176 (€27) | €36 | - 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (€5.42) | €18 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Belém (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (€2.48) | €8 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (€5.91) | €13 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 192 (€30) | €27 | + 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 10 (€1.61) | €5.06 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (€1.60) | €3.12 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (€1.90) | €3.14 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.43 (€0.69) | €1.93 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.38 (€0.53) | €2.33 | - 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 23 (€3.51) | €16 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Belém (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 77 (€12) | €33 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (€7) | €16 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 126 (€20) | €73 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 139 (€22) | €63 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 (€2.89) | €7 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.90 (€0.92) | €2.42 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (€1.46) | €2.71 | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,851 (€444) | €466 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 (€0.18) | €0.20 | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 142 (€22) | €33 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (€1.46) | €6 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,600 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,254 (R$ 8,046) in Belém.
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