Cost of living in Brazil compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 53% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (€7) | €23 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (€7) | €10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (€1.99) | €6 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.32 (€0.99) | €1.25 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (€2.37) | €4.10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (€1.47) | €3.00 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (€4.63) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (€1.76) | €2.44 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.70 (€1.07) | €1.83 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.88 (€1.10) | €2.18 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (€1.68) | €2.80 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.86 (€0.91) | €1.68 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 54% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,802 (€711) | €1,417 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,491 (€466) | €1,348 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 633 (€118) | €304 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,719 (€508) | €1,022 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,684 (€315) | €768 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 604 (€113) | €146 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (€18) | €48 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,965 (€367) | €539 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 664 (€124) | €122 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (€5.53) | €9 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (€3.86) | €10 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 18% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 263 (€49) | €96 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 257 (€48) | €40 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 401 (€75) | €96 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 318 (€59) | €123 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 21% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,439 (€21,583) | €31,163 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.59 (€1.04) | €1.79 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 234 (€44) | €49 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 35% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (€4.12) | €12 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 45 (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 258 (€48) | €32 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 21 (€3.99) | €5.29 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (€2.55) | €5.14 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (€3.58) | €4.92 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (€1.38) | €2.08 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.84 (€1.09) | €4.00 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 (€10) | €24 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 38% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 109 (€20) | €62 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 63 (€12) | €24 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 262 (€49) | €47 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 215 (€40) | €90 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 31 (€5.86) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (€2.45) | €3.56 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€2.08) | €4.91 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,193 (€784) | €561 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (€0.22) | €0.25 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 129 (€24) | €32 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€2.08) | €8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Brazil is 40% cheaper than in Belgium
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