Cost of living in Brazil compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 47% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 32 (€6) | €16 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 32 (€6) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (€2.08) | €4.16 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.14 (€0.98) | €1.15 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (€2.11) | €3.80 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (€1.35) | €2.83 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 22 (€4.26) | €8 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.43) | €2.25 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.15 (€0.99) | €1.99 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.86 (€1.12) | €1.77 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (€1.60) | €2.86 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.83 (€0.73) | €1.54 | - 52% | |
| 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$ 3,163 (€605) | €1,276 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,342 (€448) | €1,122 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 561 (€107) | €109 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,433 (€466) | €841 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,573 (€301) | €690 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 405 (€77) | €79 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (€16) | €46 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,018 (€386) | €775 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 618 (€118) | €212 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (€5.29) | €14 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (€3.46) | €12 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 25% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 234 (€45) | €85 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 225 (€43) | €43 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 355 (€68) | €84 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 257 (€49) | €122 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 16% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 103,217 (€19,753) | €25,982 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 (€1.28) | €1.73 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 232 (€44) | €50 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 31% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (€3.41) | €9 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 (€9) | €12 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 244 (€47) | €32 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (€3.23) | €5.15 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€2.24) | €3.67 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (€3.16) | €3.77 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (€1.19) | €1.90 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.85 (€0.93) | €2.17 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 48 (€9) | €25 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 30% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Brazil | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 (€19) | €47 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 55 (€11) | €24 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 204 (€39) | €72 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 201 (€38) | €62 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (€5.57) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (€2.33) | €3.15 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (€1.90) | €3.96 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,846 (€736) | €415 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.12 (€0.21) | €0.25 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 120 (€23) | €39 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€2.05) | €7 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2022.
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Cost of living in Brazil is 37% cheaper than in Belgium
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