- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 46% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (€7) | €15 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (€5.97) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (€1.54) | €4.81 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.26 (€0.76) | €1.02 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (€1.65) | €4.07 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.66 (€1.09) | €1.96 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (€3.42) | €6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.61 (€1.31) | €2.29 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.26 (€0.76) | €1.31 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.57 (€1.07) | €1.41 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (€9) | €8 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (€1.50) | €2.34 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.21 (€0.75) | €1.35 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 35% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,152 (€735) | €1,123 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,954 (€456) | €854 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 575 (€134) | €135 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,124 (€495) | €782 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,330 (€310) | €585 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 409 (€95) | €112 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (€19) | €34 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,732 (€404) | €429 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 430 (€100) | €99 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (€4.88) | €7 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€3.91) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 12% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 203 (€47) | €91 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 183 (€43) | €36 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 328 (€77) | €90 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 (€60) | €111 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 8% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 85,971 (€20,056) | €21,272 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.28 (€1.00) | €1.43 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 202 (€47) | €49 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 4% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (€3.86) | €9 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 (€11) | €7 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 237 (€55) | €26 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (€4.11) | €3.61 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€2.73) | €3.50 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€3.42) | €3.00 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (€1.44) | €1.37 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.04 (€0.94) | €2.91 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (€9) | €20 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 17% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 95 (€22) | €43 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (€12) | €21 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 176 (€41) | €48 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 175 (€41) | €60 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (€5.46) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (€2.03) | €3.25 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€2.56) | €3.67 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,726 (€636) | €433 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (€0.26) | €0.18 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 116 (€27) | €32 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€2.26) | €7 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 26% cheaper than in Belgium
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