Cost of living in Brazil compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 50% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (€6) | €17 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (€5.57) | €8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (€1.55) | €4.71 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.40 (€0.74) | €0.99 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (€1.52) | €3.73 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.44 (€1.18) | €2.10 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (€3.24) | €6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (€1.31) | €2.01 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.91 (€0.85) | €1.43 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.53 (€0.98) | €1.88 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (€9) | €8 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.48) | €2.37 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.28 (€0.71) | €1.32 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 45% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,127 (€678) | €1,176 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,850 (€401) | €923 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 529 (€115) | €150 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,952 (€423) | €834 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,291 (€280) | €604 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 356 (€77) | €116 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (€17) | €32 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,585 (€344) | €402 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 432 (€94) | €140 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (€4.81) | €9 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (€3.55) | €10 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 36% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 198 (€43) | €91 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 165 (€36) | €46 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 307 (€67) | €90 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 245 (€53) | €146 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 13% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,199 (€18,914) | €22,310 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.34 (€0.94) | €1.41 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 213 (€46) | €50 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 22% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (€3.84) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (€9) | €7 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 233 (€51) | €26 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (€3.46) | €5.48 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€2.52) | €4.52 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€3.28) | €4.12 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.47 (€1.19) | €1.66 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.91 (€0.85) | €2.32 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 (€8) | €20 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 28% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (€21) | €43 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 49 (€11) | €21 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 199 (€43) | €70 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 173 (€37) | €64 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (€4.96) | €10 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (€1.93) | €3.51 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€2.37) | €4.29 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,779 (€603) | €427 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (€0.25) | €0.24 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 112 (€24) | €30 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€2.14) | €7 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 34% cheaper than in Belgium
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