Cost of living in Antwerp, Belgium vs Pelotas, Brazil
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| Food | + 251% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 251% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (R$ 130) | R$ 22 | + 491% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 53) | R$ 20 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (R$ 30) | R$ 6 | + 379% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (R$ 7) | R$ 2.92 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.54 (R$ 29) | R$ 6 | + 381% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.86 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.16 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (R$ 36) | R$ 13 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.24 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.19 | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.81 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 49) | R$ 34 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.77 | + 217% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.28 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 187% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,030 (R$ 6,613) | R$ 2,183 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €855 (R$ 5,487) | R$ 1,542 | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (R$ 978) | R$ 343 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €739 (R$ 4,741) | R$ 1,648 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €541 (R$ 3,475) | R$ 874 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (R$ 600) | R$ 276 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (R$ 227) | R$ 103 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €374 (R$ 2,400) | R$ 1,567 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (R$ 846) | R$ 415 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (R$ 72) | R$ 18 | + 297% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 68) | R$ 14 | + 399% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 126% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (R$ 605) | R$ 229 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (R$ 257) | R$ 131 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (R$ 667) | R$ 319 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (R$ 744) | R$ 244 | + 205% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 133% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,809 (R$ 127,145) | R$ 63,873 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.53 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (R$ 324) | R$ 120 | + 170% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (R$ 129) | R$ 64 | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 59% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (R$ 50) | R$ 17 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.06 (R$ 32) | R$ 51 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (R$ 168) | R$ 233 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 176% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.24 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.09 | + 375% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (R$ 142) | R$ 29 | + 382% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 115% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (R$ 311) | R$ 83 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (R$ 149) | R$ 36 | + 318% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (R$ 554) | R$ 493 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (R$ 447) | R$ 130 | + 245% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (R$ 78) | R$ 14 | + 463% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 180% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (R$ 3,175) | R$ 3,350 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (R$ 1.40) | R$ 0.80 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €22 (R$ 143) | R$ 102 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 42) | R$ 8 | + 446% | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 106 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 157% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 15,180 (€2,365) in Antwerp to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,900 in Pelotas.
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