Cost of living in Belém, Brazil vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Belém (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (€3.29) | €16 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (€3.76) | €7 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.17) | €4.12 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.68 (€0.55) | €1.23 | - 55% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (€1.45) | €4.06 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.63 (€0.70) | €1.54 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (€2.03) | €4.69 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.01) | €1.50 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.67 (€0.55) | €0.98 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.78 (€0.72) | €1.30 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 (€5.28) | €10 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€0.99) | €2.01 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.18 (€0.63) | €0.62 | + 1% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Belém (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,861 (€430) | €592 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,476 (€222) | €430 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 506 (€76) | €121 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,326 (€349) | €424 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,303 (€196) | €315 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 325 (€49) | €82 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 (€12) | €20 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,684 (€253) | €379 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 434 (€65) | €111 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (€2.72) | €9 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (€1.54) | €6 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Belém (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 130 (€20) | €78 | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 129 (€19) | €22 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 211 (€32) | €80 | - 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 231 (€35) | €89 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Belém (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 80,843 (€12,146) | €20,726 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.00 (€0.60) | €1.58 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 176 (€27) | €30 | - 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (€5.23) | €21 | - 76% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Belém (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (€2.39) | €3.14 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (€5.70) | €9 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 192 (€29) | €31 | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 10 (€1.55) | €3.64 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (€1.54) | €4.30 | - 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (€1.83) | €3.74 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.43 (€0.67) | €1.84 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.38 (€0.51) | €2.07 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 23 (€3.39) | €9 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Belém (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 77 (€12) | €26 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (€7) | €15 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 126 (€19) | €45 | - 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 139 (€21) | €45 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 (€2.79) | €9 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.90 (€0.89) | €3.80 | - 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (€1.41) | €3.87 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,851 (€428) | €434 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 (€0.18) | €0.36 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 142 (€21) | €41 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (€1.41) | €4.66 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belém (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,600 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €853 (R$ 5,679) in Belém.
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