Cost of living in Belém (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
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| Food in Belém (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Belém (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 20 ($3.65) | $16 | 77% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 24 ($4.38) | $9 | 51% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 9 ($1.61) | $4.47 | 64% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 4.37 ($0.79) | $1.07 | 26% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 10 ($1.72) | $3.00 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 5.01 ($0.90) | $3.28 | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 14 ($2.59) | $4.96 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 7 ($1.23) | $3.11 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 4.11 ($0.74) | $1.07 | 31% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 5.72 ($1.03) | $1.89 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 36 ($7) | $15 | 56% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 7 ($1.30) | $1.97 | 34% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 4.47 ($0.80) | $2.04 | 61% |
| Housing in Belém (Brazil) is 72% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Belém (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 3,159 ($567) | $2,140 | 73% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,681 ($302) | $1,593 | 81% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 548 ($98) | $209 | 53% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,706 ($486) | $1,510 | 68% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,350 ($242) | $1,174 | 79% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 313 ($56) | $148 | 62% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 85 ($15) | $57 | 73% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,676 ($301) | $419 | 28% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 466 ($84) | $100 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 20 ($3.66) | $15 | 76% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 11 ($1.90) | $15 | 87% |
| Clothes in Belém (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Belém (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 126 ($23) | $44 | 49% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 160 ($29) | $36 | 21% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 259 ($46) | $78 | 40% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 214 ($38) | $101 | 62% |
| Transportation in Belém (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Belém (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 75,004 ($13,468) | $22,165 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.33 ($0.78) | $0.64 | 21% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 183 ($33) | $85 | 61% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 36 ($6) | $33 | 80% |
| Personal Care in Belém (Brazil) is 71% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Belém (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 16 ($2.79) | $10 | 72% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 43 ($8) | $21 | 63% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 172 ($31) | $124 | 75% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 10 ($1.81) | $10 | 82% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 11 ($1.94) | $3.45 | 44% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 13 ($2.38) | $5.59 | 57% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 4.41 ($0.79) | $5.14 | 85% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.23 ($0.58) | $1.80 | 68% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 27 ($4.87) | $24 | 80% |
| Entertainment in Belém (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Belém (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 77 ($14) | $55 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 47 ($8) | $26 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 126 ($23) | $155 | 85% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 139 ($25) | $65 | 62% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 19 ($3.33) | $10 | 66% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 6 ($1.09) | $4.12 | 73% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 9 ($1.69) | $5.16 | 67% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 2,851 ($512) | $430 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.17 ($0.21) | $0.10 | 114% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 133 ($24) | $36 | 33% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 9 ($1.68) | $9 | 82% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,100 in Newark, New Jersey you would need to make just about $2,367 (R$ 13,181) in Belém.