Cost of living in Brazil compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 62% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (€4.45) | €17 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (€4.20) | €9 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.22) | €4.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.80 (€0.60) | €1.03 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (€1.31) | €3.76 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.49 (€0.87) | €2.40 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (€2.73) | €4.76 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.10) | €2.32 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.39 (€0.70) | €1.57 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.82 (€0.76) | €1.74 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (€6) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.16) | €2.32 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.36 (€0.53) | €1.28 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 60% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,140 (€498) | €1,131 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,853 (€294) | €934 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 489 (€77) | €138 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,114 (€335) | €929 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,308 (€207) | €636 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 344 (€54) | €95 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 (€12) | €36 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,628 (€258) | €378 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 464 (€74) | €133 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (€3.67) | €10 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€2.70) | €10 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 213 (€34) | €85 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 191 (€30) | €40 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 324 (€51) | €80 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 247 (€39) | €115 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 36% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,336 (€14,157) | €24,942 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.38 (€0.69) | €1.33 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 218 (€35) | €51 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 55% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (€2.65) | €8 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 (€6) | €30 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 218 (€35) | €36 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (€2.42) | €5.48 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€1.77) | €3.38 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.43) | €3.22 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.74 (€0.91) | €1.57 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.01 (€0.64) | €2.24 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 42 (€7) | €20 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 43% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 95 (€15) | €44 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (€8) | €22 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 228 (€36) | €81 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 189 (€30) | €60 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (€3.99) | €9 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (€1.75) | €3.38 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (€1.62) | €4.16 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,464 (€549) | €476 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.25 (€0.20) | €0.22 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (€19) | €35 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€1.67) | €8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brazil is 51% cheaper than in Belgium
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