Cost of living in Brazil compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 51% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (€7) | €20 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (€6) | €11 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (€2.10) | €5.74 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.81 (€1.08) | €1.12 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (€2.29) | €3.93 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (€1.42) | €2.99 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (€4.85) | €6 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (€1.71) | €2.19 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.67 (€1.06) | €2.50 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (€1.12) | €1.98 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (€8) | €10 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (€1.64) | €2.81 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.92 (€0.92) | €1.74 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 51% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,749 (€699) | €1,350 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,498 (€466) | €1,098 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 587 (€110) | €273 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,715 (€507) | €872 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,707 (€319) | €703 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 513 (€96) | €131 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (€17) | €42 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,987 (€371) | €597 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 631 (€118) | €189 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 29 (€5.46) | €13 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (€3.82) | €11 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 18% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 249 (€46) | €102 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 248 (€46) | €38 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 412 (€77) | €107 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 301 (€56) | €128 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 24% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,133 (€21,483) | €35,150 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.60 (€1.04) | €1.79 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 228 (€42) | €48 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 33% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (€4.03) | €12 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 263 (€49) | €26 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (€4.16) | €4.00 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (€2.40) | €5.18 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (€3.47) | €4.73 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (€1.41) | €2.00 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.31 (€0.99) | €3.00 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 (€10) | €24 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 34% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 112 (€21) | €69 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 66 (€12) | €25 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 215 (€40) | €97 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 199 (€37) | €73 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (€5.50) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (€2.19) | €3.64 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€2.07) | €4.08 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,404 (€822) | €561 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.31 (€0.24) | €0.25 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (€23) | €27 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€2.11) | €8 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Brazil is 38% cheaper than in Belgium
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