Cost of living in Belém, Brazil vs Thane, India
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Belém (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (₨275) | ₨844 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (₨323) | ₨288 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (₨115) | ₨124 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.77 (₨50) | ₨62 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (₨133) | ₨64 | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.63 (₨61) | ₨37 | + 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (₨172) | ₨274 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (₨89) | ₨168 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.77 (₨50) | ₨24 | + 111% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.97 (₨66) | ₨138 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 (₨447) | ₨588 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (₨91) | ₨73 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.09 (₨54) | ₨31 | + 77% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Belém (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,909 (₨38,544) | ₨34,699 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,568 (₨20,775) | ₨22,512 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 506 (₨6,703) | ₨5,414 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,326 (₨30,816) | ₨21,166 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,303 (₨17,263) | ₨12,897 | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 325 (₨4,304) | ₨2,613 | + 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (₨1,050) | ₨800 | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,685 (₨22,328) | ₨35,364 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 452 (₨5,987) | ₨15,424 | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (₨263) | ₨395 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (₨136) | ₨548 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Belém (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 122 (₨1,612) | ₨2,258 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 136 (₨1,808) | ₨2,459 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 236 (₨3,124) | ₨3,268 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 224 (₨2,963) | ₨2,619 | + 13% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Belém (Brazil) is 49% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 77,326 (₨1,024,546) | ₨830,309 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.98 (₨53) | ₨83 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 183 (₨2,420) | ₨945 | + 156% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 36 (₨473) | ₨189 | + 150% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Belém (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (₨206) | ₨102 | + 101% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 (₨564) | ₨461 | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 172 (₨2,276) | ₨591 | + 285% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 10 (₨134) | ₨260 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (₨143) | ₨183 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (₨176) | ₨181 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.41 (₨58) | ₨125 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.23 (₨43) | ₨79 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (₨355) | ₨216 | + 64% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Belém (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 71 (₨937) | ₨923 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (₨621) | ₨496 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 126 (₨1,672) | ₨1,737 | - 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 139 (₨1,841) | ₨2,000 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 (₨246) | ₨483 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.90 (₨78) | ₨222 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (₨124) | ₨212 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,851 (₨37,775) | ₨35,595 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 (₨16) | ₨20 | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 132 (₨1,753) | ₨2,228 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (₨124) | ₨251 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belém (Brazil) is about the same as in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨112,860 (R$ 8,518) in Belém to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨112,000 in Thane.
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