- 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 (€6) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (€1.54) | €5.30 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (€0.77) | €1.02 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (€1.62) | €4.25 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.81 (€1.13) | €1.95 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (€3.48) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.66 (€1.33) | €2.20 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.25 (€0.76) | €1.31 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.59 (€1.08) | €1.44 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (€9) | €9 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (€1.50) | €2.28 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.22 (€0.76) | €1.34 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 36% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,131 (€735) | €1,143 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,944 (€456) | €858 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 632 (€148) | €131 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,132 (€501) | €791 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,335 (€313) | €599 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 397 (€93) | €121 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 (€19) | €36 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,728 (€406) | €429 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 424 (€99) | €102 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (€4.86) | €8 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€3.92) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 15% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 204 (€48) | €89 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 181 (€43) | €39 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 337 (€79) | €93 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 254 (€60) | €116 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 7% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,068 (€20,445) | €20,664 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 (€1.02) | €1.45 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 201 (€47) | €49 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 3% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (€3.81) | €9 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (€11) | €7 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 230 (€54) | €26 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (€3.99) | €3.61 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€2.72) | €3.50 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (€3.40) | €3.00 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.84 (€1.37) | €1.50 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.03 (€0.95) | €2.91 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (€9) | €19 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 15% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (€23) | €43 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (€12) | €21 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 175 (€41) | €39 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 179 (€42) | €58 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (€5.56) | €10 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (€2.02) | €2.97 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€2.55) | €3.69 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,696 (€633) | €433 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.22 (€0.29) | €0.20 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (€28) | €31 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€2.30) | €7 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 26% cheaper than in Belgium
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