Cost of living in Belém (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Belém (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Belém | Quevedo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 ($5.58) | $9 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 32 ($6) | $5.78 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 ($1.95) | $2.16 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 ($1.30) | $1.04 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 ($2.28) | $1.69 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 ($1.42) | $1.00 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 ($4.09) | $3.56 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 ($2.21) | $1.16 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.30 ($1.06) | $1.22 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 ($1.30) | $2.92 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 ($9) | $11 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 ($1.77) | $2.19 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.72 ($0.94) | $0.78 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Belém (Brazil) is 42% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Belém | Quevedo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,620 ($722) | $448 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,467 ($492) | $300 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 511 ($102) | $53 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,079 ($614) | $300 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,339 ($467) | $200 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 335 ($67) | $44 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 ($17) | $25 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,926 ($384) | $487 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 630 ($126) | $124 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 ($5.34) | $5.04 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 ($2.93) | $5.00 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Belém (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Belém | Quevedo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 201 ($40) | $38 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 191 ($38) | $24 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 267 ($53) | $99 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 214 ($43) | $51 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Belém (Brazil) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Belém | Quevedo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 90,944 ($18,136) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 ($1.22) | $1.17 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 189 ($38) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 36 ($7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Belém (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Belém | Quevedo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 ($3.59) | $9 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 150 ($30) | $24 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 10 ($2.02) | $2.21 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.33) | $2.98 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 ($2.86) | $2.91 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.05 ($1.01) | $1.33 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 6 ($1.22) | $0.94 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 ($6) | $6.00 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Belém (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belém | Quevedo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 74 ($15) | $11 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 61 ($12) | $12 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 126 ($25) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 129 ($26) | $33 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 ($3.82) | $13 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 ($2.11) | $4.62 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($1.90) | $1.72 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,080 ($614) | $384 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 ($0.23) | $0.77 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 108 ($22) | $47 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 ($1.74) | $2.32 | - 25% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 190 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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