Cost of living in Maceió, Brazil vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Maceió (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (€3.12) | €16 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (€3.85) | €8 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (€0.99) | €5.42 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.73 (€0.57) | €1.03 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (€1.01) | €3.86 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.07 (€0.63) | €2.79 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (€2.30) | €4.87 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.06) | €2.29 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.89 (€0.60) | €1.65 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.78 (€0.73) | €1.56 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (€5.89) | €7 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.02) | €2.04 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.28 (€0.35) | €1.34 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Maceió (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,315 (€356) | €795 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,569 (€241) | €612 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 356 (€55) | €138 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,396 (€215) | €557 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 953 (€147) | €431 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 682 (€105) | €123 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (€11) | €36 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,783 (€274) | €440 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 425 (€65) | €109 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 17 (€2.63) | €10 | - 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (€1.72) | €9 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Maceió (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 146 (€22) | €81 | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 162 (€25) | €41 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 333 (€51) | €94 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 237 (€36) | €97 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Maceió (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 79,442 (€12,210) | €23,679 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.40 (€0.68) | €1.43 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 177 (€27) | €36 | - 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (€4.64) | €18 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Maceió (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (€2.16) | €8 | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 23 (€3.49) | €13 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 197 (€30) | €27 | + 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (€2.51) | €5.06 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€1.65) | €3.12 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (€2.46) | €3.14 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.49 (€0.69) | €1.93 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.94 (€0.45) | €2.33 | - 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 (€4.60) | €16 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Maceió (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 66 (€10) | €33 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 38 (€5.79) | €16 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 140 (€22) | €73 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 118 (€18) | €63 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (€2.70) | €7 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (€1.26) | €2.42 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (€1.13) | €2.71 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,493 (€537) | €466 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.08 (€0.17) | €0.20 | - 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 95 (€15) | €33 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (€1.16) | €6 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Maceió (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,300 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,048 (R$ 6,817) in Maceió.
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