- 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 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (€6.00) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (€1.67) | €4.95 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.21 (€0.75) | €1.07 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (€1.73) | €3.85 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.68 (€1.09) | €2.07 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (€3.40) | €6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.70 (€1.33) | €2.40 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.51 (€0.82) | €1.38 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.53 (€1.06) | €1.65 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (€9) | €9 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (€1.48) | €2.32 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.25 (€0.76) | €1.53 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 37% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,185 (€744) | €1,102 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,982 (€463) | €881 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 540 (€126) | €145 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,051 (€479) | €798 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,291 (€302) | €611 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 426 (€100) | €93 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (€19) | €33 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,757 (€410) | €477 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 432 (€101) | €116 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (€4.96) | €8 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (€3.85) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 9% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 208 (€49) | €93 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 183 (€43) | €33 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 331 (€77) | €94 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (€59) | €113 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 12% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,465 (€19,733) | €22,814 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.99 (€0.93) | €1.31 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 197 (€46) | €50 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 9% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (€4.13) | €5.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 44 (€10) | €5.73 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 231 (€54) | €26 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (€3.96) | €4.36 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€2.76) | €3.62 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (€3.36) | €3.06 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.95 (€1.39) | €1.40 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.10 (€0.96) | €2.81 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 (€9) | €23 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 20% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 98 (€23) | €42 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (€12) | €22 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 203 (€47) | €43 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 175 (€41) | €65 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (€5.55) | €8 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (€2.07) | €3.23 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€2.56) | €3.65 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,901 (€678) | €483 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.25 (€0.29) | €0.21 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 133 (€31) | €37 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€2.23) | €6 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 27% cheaper than in Belgium
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