- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 54% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (€5.94) | €16 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (€5.28) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (€1.37) | €5.17 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.22 (€0.66) | €1.04 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (€1.46) | €4.02 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.59 (€0.95) | €2.01 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (€2.95) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.59 (€1.15) | €2.43 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.31 (€0.68) | €1.40 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.60 (€0.95) | €1.46 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (€8) | €9 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (€1.32) | €2.33 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.25 (€0.67) | €1.53 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 44% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,120 (€642) | €1,105 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,943 (€400) | €865 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 548 (€113) | €137 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,084 (€429) | €791 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,313 (€270) | €589 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 405 (€83) | €99 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (€17) | €35 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,739 (€358) | €438 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 430 (€88) | €104 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (€4.33) | €7 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€3.43) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 24% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 202 (€42) | €95 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 184 (€38) | €37 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 329 (€68) | €94 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 256 (€53) | €111 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 19% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 85,401 (€17,577) | €21,840 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.20 (€0.87) | €1.36 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 201 (€41) | €49 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 4% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (€3.44) | €5.44 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 (€9) | €5.73 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 231 (€48) | €25 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (€3.61) | €3.95 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€2.38) | €3.61 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.99) | €2.88 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (€1.26) | €1.47 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.04 (€0.83) | €2.82 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 (€8) | €22 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 28% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (€20) | €43 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (€10) | €22 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 179 (€37) | €43 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 174 (€36) | €63 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (€4.87) | €9 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (€1.82) | €3.23 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€2.26) | €3.76 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,758 (€568) | €448 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (€0.23) | €0.18 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (€26) | €29 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€2.01) | €6 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 35% cheaper than in Belgium
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