Cost of living in Belgium compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belgium | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (R$ 100) | R$ 36 | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (R$ 58) | R$ 34 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.74 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.85 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.09 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.99 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.50 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.65 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R$ 51) | R$ 44 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.81 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.87 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 103% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belgium | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (R$ 7,072) | R$ 3,721 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,098 (R$ 5,749) | R$ 2,495 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €273 (R$ 1,431) | R$ 593 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €919 (R$ 4,813) | R$ 2,633 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €703 (R$ 3,685) | R$ 1,689 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (R$ 688) | R$ 510 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (R$ 219) | R$ 89 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €597 (R$ 3,129) | R$ 2,004 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €189 (R$ 988) | R$ 631 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (R$ 66) | R$ 29 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 55) | R$ 21 | + 162% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belgium | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 (R$ 535) | R$ 249 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (R$ 199) | R$ 247 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (R$ 560) | R$ 414 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (R$ 670) | R$ 309 | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belgium | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,150 (R$ 184,127) | R$ 116,686 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.53 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (R$ 258) | R$ 228 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belgium | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (R$ 61) | R$ 22 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (R$ 52) | R$ 44 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (R$ 135) | R$ 263 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 23 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.18 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.73 (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.38 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (R$ 125) | R$ 56 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belgium | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €69 (R$ 360) | R$ 112 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (R$ 133) | R$ 67 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (R$ 507) | R$ 203 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (R$ 383) | R$ 199 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 59) | R$ 29 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.64 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.08 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (R$ 2,936) | R$ 4,141 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (R$ 1.31) | R$ 1.29 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (R$ 141) | R$ 126 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 41) | R$ 11 | + 266% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 61% more expensive than in Brazil
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