Cost of living in Belém (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
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| Food in Belém (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Belém (Brazil) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 19 (€2.86) | €16 | 82% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 24 (€3.58) | €8 | 52% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 9 (€1.32) | €5.42 | 76% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 4.08 (€0.60) | €1.03 | 42% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 10 (€1.46) | €3.86 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 4.63 (€0.68) | €2.79 | 76% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 15 (€2.14) | €4.87 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 7 (€0.99) | €2.29 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 3.77 (€0.56) | €1.65 | 66% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 5.38 (€0.79) | €1.56 | 49% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 36 (€5.35) | €7 | 22% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 7 (€1.04) | €2.04 | 49% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 4.22 (€0.62) | €1.34 | 53% |
| Housing in Belém (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Belém (Brazil) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,764 (€408) | €795 | 49% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,618 (€239) | €612 | 61% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 506 (€75) | €138 | 46% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,411 (€356) | €557 | 36% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,350 (€199) | €431 | 54% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 325 (€48) | €132 | 64% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 81 (€12) | €36 | 67% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,676 (€247) | €440 | 44% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 466 (€69) | €109 | 37% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 19 (€2.87) | €10 | 72% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 10 (€1.51) | €9 | 83% |
| Clothes in Belém (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Belém (Brazil) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 126 (€19) | €81 | 77% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 160 (€24) | €41 | 42% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 259 (€38) | €94 | 59% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 214 (€32) | €97 | 68% |
| Transportation in Belém (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Belém (Brazil) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 75,004 (€11,067) | €23,679 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.12 (€0.61) | €1.43 | 57% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 183 (€27) | €36 | 25% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 36 (€5.26) | €18 | 70% |
| Personal Care in Belém (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Belém (Brazil) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 16 (€2.29) | €8 | 70% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 43 (€6) | €13 | 52% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 172 (€25) | €27 | 8% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 10 (€1.49) | €5.06 | 71% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 11 (€1.60) | €3.12 | 49% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 13 (€1.96) | €3.14 | 38% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 4.41 (€0.65) | €1.93 | 66% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.23 (€0.48) | €2.33 | 80% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 27 (€3.95) | €16 | 75% |
| Entertainment in Belém (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Belém (Brazil) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 71 (€10) | €33 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 47 (€7) | €16 | 57% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 126 (€19) | €73 | 74% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 139 (€20) | €63 | 67% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 19 (€2.74) | €7 | 58% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 5.90 (€0.87) | €2.42 | 64% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 9 (€1.39) | €2.71 | 49% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 2,851 (€421) | €466 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.17 (€0.17) | €0.20 | 15% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 132 (€20) | €33 | 41% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 9 (€1.38) | €6 | 77% |
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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 €1,196 (R$ 8,106) in Belém.