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Belem travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Belem

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Belem for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Belem compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Belem in 2024 is 49% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Belem in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Belem by expense type

Restaurant budget in Belem

Lunch

$ 4.3/person
($ 2.6 to $ 5.9)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 19/person
($ 5.9 to $ 31)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 5.9/person
($ 5.9 to $ 6.9)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Imported beer

$ 4.3 for 330ml
($ 3.4 to $ 5.1)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Cappuccino

$ 1.4/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Fizzy drink

$ 0.9/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Belem

1-star hotel

$ 24/night
($ 24 to $ 81)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

2-star hotel

$ 32/night
($ 21 to $ 46)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151

3-star hotel

$ 49/night
($ 36 to $ 65)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

4-star hotel

$ 94/night
($ 85 to $ 105)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302

5-star hotel

$ 26/night
($ 26 to $ 81)

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94% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 432

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 19/month
($ 15 to $ 22)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161

Room with kitchen

$ 53/month
($ 47 to $ 58)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 63/month
($ 42 to $ 89)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Cottage or guest house

$ 14/month
($ 14 to $ 14)

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93% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Family room

$ 82/month
($ 43 to $ 133)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Belem

Milk

$ 1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.7/500g
( $ 1.7)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Eggs

$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 3.4/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 3.4)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Tomatoes

$ 1.4/kg
( $ 1.4)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Belem

Bus ticket

$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 0.7)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 1/km
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.1
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 31/24hrs
($ 16 to $ 309)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Belem

Cinema

$ 6.9/ticket
($ 5.4 to $ 11)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 31/hr
($ 20 to $ 40)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Belem

Cigarettes

$ 2.1/pack
($ 1.7 to $ 2.6)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 33
($ 18 to $ 53)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 29
($ 18 to $ 35)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Belem

$ 1157
(fair price: $ 1003)

New York City → Belem

$ 920
(fair price: $ 759)

Dublin → Belem

$ 1280
(fair price: $ 1101)

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