Cost of living in Paulinia, Brazil vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Paulinia (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (€5.45) | €16 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 20 (€3.12) | €8 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 30 (€4.67) | €5.42 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.00 (€0.62) | €1.03 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 24 (€3.74) | €3.86 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 (€1.40) | €2.79 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 30 (€4.67) | €4.87 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (€1.40) | €2.29 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 10 (€1.56) | €1.65 | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 60 (€9) | €1.56 | + 498% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 120 (€19) | €7 | + 174% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6.00 (€0.93) | €2.04 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.00 (€0.47) | €1.34 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Paulinia (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €795 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,450 (€226) | €612 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €138 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €557 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €431 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €123 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 (€11) | €36 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | €440 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 300 (€47) | €109 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €10 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
Clothes | - 64% | |||
Clothes in Paulinia (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 80 (€12) | €81 | - 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 60 (€9) | €41 | - 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 500 (€78) | €94 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €97 | - | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Paulinia (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 15,000 (€2,337) | €23,679 | - 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.46 (€0.69) | €1.43 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 227 (€35) | €36 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Paulinia (Brazil) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (€3.12) | €8 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (€8) | €13 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 300 (€47) | €27 | + 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 20 (€3.12) | €5.06 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 27 (€4.25) | €3.12 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 36 (€5.53) | €3.14 | + 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 13 (€2.01) | €1.93 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 13 (€2.10) | €2.33 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 60 (€9) | €16 | - 41% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Paulinia (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 200 (€31) | €33 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 80 (€12) | €16 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 300 (€47) | €73 | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 80 (€12) | €63 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 80 (€12) | €7 | + 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (€1.56) | €2.42 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.00 (€0.78) | €2.71 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €466 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.50 (€0.08) | €0.20 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 300 (€47) | €33 | + 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.00 (€0.78) | €6 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,300 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,757 (R$ 11,280) in Paulinia.
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