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$ 34 (€6) | €18 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (€5.97) | €10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (€2.05) | €5.61 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.73 (€1.03) | €1.16 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (€2.14) | €4.92 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (€1.39) | €2.94 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (€4.59) | €7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (€1.62) | €2.17 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.81 (€1.04) | €2.31 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.92 (€1.06) | €1.84 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (€1.57) | €3.19 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.61 (€0.83) | €1.76 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 52% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,567 (€642) | €1,268 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,485 (€447) | €1,045 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 641 (€115) | €215 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,668 (€480) | €899 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,726 (€310) | €711 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 592 (€107) | €104 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (€16) | €39 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,030 (€365) | €856 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 642 (€115) | €200 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (€5.09) | €16 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (€3.65) | €11 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 49% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 255 (€46) | €105 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 244 (€44) | €85 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 390 (€70) | €106 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 294 (€53) | €122 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 31% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 108,842 (€19,579) | €38,224 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (€1.09) | €1.85 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 227 (€41) | €49 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 25% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 (€3.85) | €0.99 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (€9) | €12 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 264 (€47) | €26 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 20 (€3.65) | €5.15 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€2.24) | €5.29 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (€3.17) | €3.77 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (€1.24) | €1.90 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.75 (€0.85) | €2.17 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 53 (€10) | €25 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 29% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 112 (€20) | €47 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 63 (€11) | €27 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 206 (€37) | €72 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 198 (€36) | €59 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (€5.19) | €12 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (€2.17) | €3.31 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€1.93) | €4.60 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,267 (€768) | €561 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.30 (€0.23) | €0.25 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 129 (€23) | €30 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€1.97) | €8 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Brazil is 41% cheaper than in Belgium
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