Cost of living in Antwerp, Belgium vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 23% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (R$ 135) | R$ 35 | + 285% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 55) | R$ 20 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (R$ 31) | R$ 30 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.00 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.54 (R$ 30) | R$ 24 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.86 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (R$ 37) | R$ 30 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (R$ 8) | R$ 60 | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 50) | R$ 120 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (R$ 16) | R$ 6.00 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.00 | + 192% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 26% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,008 (R$ 6,705) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €855 (R$ 5,689) | R$ 1,450 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (R$ 1,014) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €739 (R$ 4,916) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €541 (R$ 3,603) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (R$ 622) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (R$ 236) | R$ 70 | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €374 (R$ 2,488) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (R$ 877) | R$ 300 | + 192% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (R$ 75) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 70) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 203% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 203% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (R$ 627) | R$ 80 | + 684% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (R$ 266) | R$ 60 | + 344% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (R$ 691) | R$ 500 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (R$ 771) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 89% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,809 (R$ 131,817) | R$ 15,000 | + 779% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.46 | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (R$ 336) | R$ 227 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (R$ 133) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 6% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (R$ 52) | R$ 20 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.06 (R$ 34) | R$ 50 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (R$ 174) | R$ 300 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (R$ 32) | R$ 20 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (R$ 20) | R$ 27 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (R$ 25) | R$ 36 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (R$ 147) | R$ 60 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 67% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (R$ 322) | R$ 200 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (R$ 154) | R$ 80 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (R$ 574) | R$ 300 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (R$ 464) | R$ 80 | + 480% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (R$ 81) | R$ 80 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (R$ 28) | R$ 5.00 | + 464% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (R$ 3,292) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (R$ 1.45) | R$ 0.50 | + 190% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €22 (R$ 148) | R$ 300 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 44) | R$ 5.00 | + 773% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 160 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 45% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 26,068 (€3,917) in Antwerp to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 18,000 in Paulinia.
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