Cost of living in Brazil compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 64% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (€4.19) | €17 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (€3.99) | €8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.16) | €4.41 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.88 (€0.58) | €1.00 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (€1.25) | €3.78 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.58 (€0.83) | €2.45 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (€2.59) | €4.91 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.07) | €2.37 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.56 (€0.68) | €1.69 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.82 (€0.72) | €1.74 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (€5.62) | €7 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.10) | €2.31 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.34 (€0.50) | €1.22 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 63% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,108 (€462) | €1,131 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,814 (€270) | €927 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 493 (€73) | €138 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,067 (€307) | €901 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,276 (€190) | €653 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 357 (€53) | €99 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (€12) | €36 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,672 (€248) | €378 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 471 (€70) | €133 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (€3.30) | €10 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€2.54) | €10 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 45% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 209 (€31) | €81 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 192 (€29) | €43 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 324 (€48) | €82 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 247 (€37) | €104 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 38% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,613 (€13,021) | €24,774 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.43 (€0.66) | €1.32 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 223 (€33) | €50 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 49% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (€2.45) | €8 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (€6) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (€32) | €36 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (€2.25) | €5.08 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€1.65) | €3.38 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (€2.32) | €3.87 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.93 (€0.88) | €1.83 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.07 (€0.61) | €2.17 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (€6) | €25 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 48% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 94 (€14) | €47 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (€8) | €22 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 219 (€33) | €81 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 183 (€27) | €63 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (€3.74) | €9 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (€1.67) | €3.54 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (€1.46) | €4.16 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,532 (€525) | €476 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 (€0.19) | €0.22 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (€17) | €40 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€1.54) | €8 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brazil is 54% cheaper than in Belgium
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