- Cost of Living
- Brazil
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- Campina Grande
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Campina Grande, Brazil compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (€5.89) | €15 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (€4.49) | €8 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (€2.37) | €3.34 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.33 (€0.79) | €1.08 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 3.51 (€0.83) | €1.89 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.45 (€0.82) | €1.92 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (€2.29) | €4.28 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.23 (€1.24) | €1.91 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.45 (€1.05) | €3.00 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.65 (€0.86) | €0.95 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (€9) | €5.00 | + 81% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.10 (€1.20) | €2.36 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.55 (€0.84) | €1.38 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 73% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,394 (€329) | €1,817 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 865 (€204) | €1,264 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 192 (€45) | €162 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 869 (€205) | €1,104 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 481 (€114) | €766 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 140 (€33) | €81 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (€22) | €24 | - 11% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,606 (€379) | €437 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 388 (€92) | €129 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 8 (€1.97) | €7 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (€5.01) | €14 | - 63% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 252 (€60) | €87 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 227 (€54) | €31 | + 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 200 (€47) | €85 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 180 (€43) | €135 | - 69% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,364 (€15,439) | €25,000 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.30 (€0.78) | €1.76 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 126 (€30) | €90 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 49 (€12) | €3.33 | + 247% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 20 (€4.72) | €11 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 100 (€24) | €31 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (€2.81) | €3.58 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€2.62) | €3.74 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (€3.19) | €2.80 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.64 (€0.86) | €1.37 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.42 (€0.81) | €1.63 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (€2.96) | €27 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 59 (€14) | €49 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 27 (€6) | €20 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €116 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 83 (€20) | €60 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €11 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (€2.36) | €2.70 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.00 (€1.18) | €4.00 | - 70% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.50 (€0.35) | €0.19 | + 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 83 (€20) | €32 | - 38% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€2.24) | €6.00 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,600
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,613
(R$ 11,061)
in Campina Grande.
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