Cost of living in Pelotas, Brazil vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 71% | |||
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Food in Pelotas (Brazil) is 71% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (€3.30) | €16 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 20 (€3.02) | €8 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (€0.95) | €5.42 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.92 (€0.44) | €1.03 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (€0.91) | €3.86 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.16 (€0.77) | €2.79 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (€1.98) | €4.87 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.24 (€0.64) | €2.29 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.19 (€0.48) | €1.65 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.81 (€0.57) | €1.56 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 (€5.15) | €7 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 4.77 (€0.72) | €2.04 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.28 (€0.49) | €1.34 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Pelotas (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,183 (€328) | €795 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,542 (€232) | €612 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 343 (€52) | €138 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,648 (€248) | €557 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 874 (€131) | €431 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 276 (€42) | €123 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 103 (€16) | €36 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,567 (€235) | €440 | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 415 (€62) | €109 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (€2.73) | €10 | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (€2.04) | €9 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Pelotas (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 229 (€34) | €81 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 131 (€20) | €41 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 319 (€48) | €94 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 244 (€37) | €97 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Pelotas (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,873 (€9,596) | €23,679 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.53 (€0.68) | €1.43 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 120 (€18) | €36 | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 64 (€10) | €18 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Pelotas (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (€2.55) | €8 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 (€8) | €13 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 233 (€35) | €27 | + 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 11 (€1.71) | €5.06 | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€1.74) | €3.12 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (€1.93) | €3.14 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.24 (€0.79) | €1.93 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.09 (€0.46) | €2.33 | - 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 29 (€4.42) | €16 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Pelotas (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 (€12) | €33 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (€5.34) | €16 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 493 (€74) | €73 | + 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 (€19) | €63 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (€2.07) | €7 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (€1.36) | €2.42 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (€1.46) | €2.71 | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,350 (€503) | €466 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.80 (€0.12) | €0.20 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 102 (€15) | €33 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (€1.16) | €6 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

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 €2,200 in Liege you would need to make just about €922 (R$ 6,135) in Pelotas.
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