Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is 106% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
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| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 142% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ghent (Belgium) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €16 (R$ 105) | R$ 27 | 292% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €9 (R$ 56) | R$ 28 | 98% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.67 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | 218% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.97 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.23 | 96% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.28 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.87 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | 92% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.47 (R$ 36) | R$ 15 | 136% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.70 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.22 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.65 | 71% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.71 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.75 | 135% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 36 | 23% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.45 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | 130% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.18 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.21 | 140% |
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 170% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Ghent (Belgium) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,020 (R$ 6,640) | R$ 2,196 | 202% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €836 (R$ 5,447) | R$ 1,615 | 237% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €155 (R$ 1,011) | R$ 473 | 114% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €779 (R$ 5,075) | R$ 2,053 | 147% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €531 (R$ 3,458) | R$ 1,133 | 205% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €123 (R$ 801) | R$ 248 | 223% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €29 (R$ 189) | R$ 85 | 123% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €383 (R$ 2,497) | R$ 1,944 | 28% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €117 (R$ 765) | R$ 419 | 83% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €11 (R$ 68) | R$ 23 | 202% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €10 (R$ 63) | R$ 17 | 267% |
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 110% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Ghent (Belgium) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €79 (R$ 513) | R$ 172 | 199% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €43 (R$ 278) | R$ 169 | 64% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €93 (R$ 606) | R$ 289 | 110% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €129 (R$ 838) | R$ 234 | 258% |
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 77% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Ghent (Belgium) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €23,515 (R$ 153,145) | R$ 76,119 | 101% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.34 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.01 | 117% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €48 (R$ 312) | R$ 224 | 39% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €28 (R$ 179) | R$ 47 | 279% |
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 71% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Ghent (Belgium) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 13 | 252% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €9 (R$ 62) | R$ 55 | 11% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €26 (R$ 171) | R$ 184 | 7% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.50 (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | 74% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.72 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | 107% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.39 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | 49% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.36 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | 41% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.40 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.43 | 357% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €22 (R$ 141) | R$ 27 | 426% |
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 59% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Ghent (Belgium) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €35 (R$ 227) | R$ 121 | 88% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €21 (R$ 134) | R$ 59 | 127% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €48 (R$ 309) | R$ 195 | 58% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €51 (R$ 332) | R$ 168 | 98% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €8 (R$ 53) | R$ 25 | 116% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.09 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | 113% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.65 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | 188% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €438 (R$ 2,850) | R$ 3,354 | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.23 (R$ 1.52) | R$ 1.25 | 22% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €27 (R$ 176) | R$ 107 | 63% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €6 (R$ 41) | R$ 10 | 317% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 14,641 (€2,248) in Ghent to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 7,100 in Santo André.