Cost of living in Santo André, Brazil vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Santo André (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (€4.02) | €16 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (€4.29) | €8 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.13) | €5.42 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.23 (€0.49) | €1.03 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (€1.43) | €3.86 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (€0.96) | €2.79 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (€2.27) | €4.87 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.05) | €2.29 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.65 (€0.70) | €1.65 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.75 (€0.72) | €1.56 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (€5.47) | €7 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.05) | €2.04 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.21 (€0.48) | €1.34 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Santo André (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,196 (€331) | €795 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,615 (€243) | €612 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 473 (€71) | €138 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,053 (€309) | €557 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,133 (€171) | €431 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 248 (€37) | €123 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 85 (€13) | €36 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,944 (€293) | €440 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 419 (€63) | €109 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (€3.42) | €10 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€2.58) | €9 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Santo André (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 172 (€26) | €81 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 169 (€25) | €41 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 289 (€44) | €94 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 234 (€35) | €97 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Santo André (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 76,119 (€11,464) | €23,679 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.01 (€0.60) | €1.43 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 224 (€34) | €36 | - 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 47 (€7) | €18 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Santo André (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (€1.96) | €8 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 55 (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 184 (€28) | €27 | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (€2.54) | €5.06 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€1.76) | €3.12 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.23) | €3.14 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (€0.95) | €1.93 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.43 (€0.52) | €2.33 | - 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (€4.04) | €16 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Santo André (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 121 (€18) | €33 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (€9) | €16 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 195 (€29) | €73 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 168 (€25) | €63 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (€3.71) | €7 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (€1.42) | €2.42 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€1.58) | €2.71 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,354 (€505) | €466 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.25 (€0.19) | €0.20 | - 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 107 (€16) | €33 | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€1.49) | €6 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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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 €1,313 (R$ 8,716) in Santo André.
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