Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
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| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 25 (€3.63) | €16 | 77% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 28 (€4.10) | €8 | 46% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 9 (€1.36) | €5.42 | 75% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 3.25 (€0.48) | €1.03 | 53% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 8 (€1.23) | €3.86 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 6 (€0.95) | €2.79 | 66% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 17 (€2.57) | €4.87 | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 8 (€1.16) | €2.29 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 4.60 (€0.68) | €1.65 | 59% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 4.97 (€0.73) | €1.56 | 53% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 31 (€4.53) | €7 | 34% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 7 (€1.06) | €2.04 | 48% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 2.37 (€0.35) | €1.34 | 74% |
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,715 (€401) | €795 | 50% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,507 (€222) | €612 | 64% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 526 (€78) | €138 | 44% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,789 (€264) | €557 | 53% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,261 (€186) | €431 | 57% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 343 (€51) | €132 | 62% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 94 (€14) | €36 | 61% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,717 (€253) | €440 | 42% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 470 (€69) | €109 | 36% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 25 (€3.71) | €10 | 63% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 20 (€3.00) | €9 | 66% |
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 242 (€36) | €81 | 56% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 190 (€28) | €41 | 31% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 366 (€54) | €94 | 43% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 253 (€37) | €97 | 62% |
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 90,198 (€13,319) | €23,679 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.86 (€0.72) | €1.43 | 50% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 235 (€35) | €36 | 4% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 41 (€6) | €18 | 66% |
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 19 (€2.84) | €8 | 63% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 52 (€8) | €13 | 42% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 206 (€30) | €27 | 11% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 17 (€2.55) | €5.06 | 50% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 11 (€1.61) | €3.12 | 48% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 15 (€2.25) | €3.14 | 28% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 5.71 (€0.84) | €1.93 | 56% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.88 (€0.57) | €2.33 | 75% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 40 (€5.97) | €16 | 62% |
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 76 (€11) | €33 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 53 (€8) | €16 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 232 (€34) | €73 | 53% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 187 (€28) | €63 | 56% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 23 (€3.40) | €7 | 48% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 12 (€1.79) | €2.42 | 26% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 15 (€2.24) | €2.71 | 17% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,399 (€502) | €466 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.75 (€0.26) | €0.20 | 27% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 146 (€22) | €33 | 34% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 10 (€1.41) | €6 | 77% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,500 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,320 (R$ 8,941) in Porto Alegre.