Cost of living in São José dos Campos, Brazil vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (€4.52) | €16 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (€4.19) | €8 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.96 (€0.93) | €5.42 | - 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.62 (€0.56) | €1.03 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (€1.19) | €3.86 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (€0.96) | €2.79 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (€2.65) | €4.87 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.08) | €2.29 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.77 (€0.59) | €1.65 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.51 (€0.70) | €1.56 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.08) | €2.04 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.58 (€0.56) | €1.34 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,463 (€383) | €795 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,686 (€262) | €612 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 371 (€58) | €138 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,640 (€255) | €557 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,038 (€161) | €431 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 218 (€34) | €123 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 58 (€9) | €36 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,756 (€273) | €440 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 432 (€67) | €109 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (€3.01) | €10 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€2.65) | €9 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 221 (€34) | €81 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 230 (€36) | €41 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 381 (€59) | €94 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 261 (€41) | €97 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 96,887 (€15,052) | €23,679 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.23 (€0.66) | €1.43 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 209 (€32) | €36 | - 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 (€4.83) | €18 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (€2.29) | €8 | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 32 (€5.02) | €13 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 226 (€35) | €27 | + 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (€3.70) | €5.06 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€1.81) | €3.12 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (€2.22) | €3.14 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (€0.94) | €1.93 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.31 (€0.51) | €2.33 | - 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (€7) | €16 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 90 (€14) | €33 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 143 (€22) | €73 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 182 (€28) | €63 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (€4.00) | €7 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (€1.26) | €2.42 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€1.63) | €2.71 | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,939 (€457) | €466 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.44 (€0.22) | €0.20 | + 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 131 (€20) | €33 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€1.60) | €6 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 48% 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 €1,192 (R$ 7,671) in São José dos Campos.
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