Cost of living in Brazil compared to Belgium
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 58% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (€4.62) | €16 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (€4.61) | €9 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (€1.46) | €4.53 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.17 (€0.66) | €1.01 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (€1.53) | €3.45 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.78 (€0.92) | €2.46 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 19 (€3.06) | €5.97 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.13) | €2.25 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.51 (€0.71) | €1.45 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.48 (€0.87) | €1.74 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (€7) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (€1.23) | €2.32 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.57 (€0.57) | €1.51 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 61% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,035 (€481) | €1,339 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,025 (€321) | €1,097 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 567 (€90) | €132 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,257 (€358) | €800 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,472 (€233) | €653 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 449 (€71) | €91 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (€13) | €46 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,814 (€287) | €404 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 535 (€85) | €156 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (€3.78) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (€2.87) | €11 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 41% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 207 (€33) | €83 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 192 (€30) | €41 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 340 (€54) | €85 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (€40) | €122 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 29% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,908 (€15,674) | €25,153 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.97 (€0.95) | €1.40 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 222 (€35) | €48 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 43% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (€2.83) | €9 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 (€7) | €12 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 231 (€37) | €34 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (€2.89) | €5.15 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€1.89) | €3.67 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.43) | €3.77 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.86 (€0.93) | €1.90 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.66 (€0.74) | €2.17 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 48 (€8) | €22 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 93 (€15) | €47 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 54 (€9) | €24 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 190 (€30) | €52 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 182 (€29) | €62 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (€4.37) | €10 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (€1.85) | €3.12 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (€1.64) | €3.96 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,724 (€590) | €415 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 (€0.20) | €0.25 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 127 (€20) | €39 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€1.61) | €7 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Brazil is 48% cheaper than in Belgium
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