Cost of living in Belém (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Belém (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Belém | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (AU$8) | AU$19 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 32 (AU$9) | AU$14 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (AU$2.79) | AU$7 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (AU$1.85) | AU$1.72 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (AU$3.25) | AU$5.84 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (AU$2.03) | AU$9 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (AU$5.84) | AU$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (AU$3.16) | AU$4.48 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.30 (AU$1.51) | AU$3.73 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (AU$1.86) | AU$5.45 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (AU$13) | AU$20 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (AU$2.53) | AU$4.07 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.72 (AU$1.34) | AU$2.38 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Belém (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Belém | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,620 (AU$1,031) | AU$4,135 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,467 (AU$702) | AU$3,075 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 511 (AU$146) | AU$198 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,079 (AU$877) | AU$2,718 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,339 (AU$666) | AU$1,816 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 335 (AU$95) | AU$168 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (AU$24) | AU$63 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,926 (AU$548) | AU$779 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 630 (AU$179) | AU$211 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (AU$8) | AU$14 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (AU$4.19) | AU$42 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Belém (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Belém | Sydney | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 244 (AU$69) | AU$105 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 191 (AU$55) | AU$73 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 267 (AU$76) | AU$161 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 214 (AU$61) | AU$173 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Belém (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Belém | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 90,944 (AU$25,893) | AU$32,496 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (AU$1.74) | AU$2.06 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 189 (AU$54) | AU$191 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (AU$13) | AU$28 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Belém (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Belém | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (AU$5.16) | AU$11 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 150 (AU$43) | AU$65 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 10 (AU$2.89) | AU$5.73 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (AU$3.33) | AU$4.54 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (AU$4.74) | AU$4.88 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.05 (AU$1.44) | AU$3.38 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 6 (AU$1.74) | AU$3.79 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 (AU$9) | AU$38 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Belém (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Belém | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (AU$22) | AU$67 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 61 (AU$17) | AU$42 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 126 (AU$36) | AU$215 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 129 (AU$37) | AU$127 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 (AU$5.45) | AU$20 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (AU$3.02) | AU$4.92 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (AU$2.71) | AU$9 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,080 (AU$877) | AU$756 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 (AU$0.33) | AU$0.25 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 108 (AU$31) | AU$109 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (AU$2.49) | AU$40 | - 94% | |
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TOTAL | - 59% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 646 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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