- Cost of Living
- Brazil
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- Fortaleza
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fortaleza, Brazil compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 15 (€4.05) | €15 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 20 (€5.40) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (€2.02) | €3.34 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.71 (€1.00) | €1.01 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.98 (€1.35) | €1.89 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.91 (€1.60) | €1.92 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (€3.95) | €4.28 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (€2.04) | €1.91 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.16 (€1.39) | €3.00 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.90 (€1.05) | €0.95 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 20 (€5.40) | €5.00 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.90 (€1.59) | €2.25 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.38 (€0.91) | €1.38 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,263 (€611) | €1,817 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,216 (€329) | €1,264 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 319 (€86) | €162 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,036 (€280) | €1,104 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 694 (€188) | €766 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 244 (€66) | €81 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 85 (€23) | €24 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,708 (€461) | €456 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 436 (€118) | €183 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 10 (€2.74) | €7 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (€3.16) | €13 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 193 (€52) | €87 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 220 (€59) | €31 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 308 (€83) | €85 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 227 (€61) | €135 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 50,000 (€13,506) | €25,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.81 (€1.03) | €1.76 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 150 (€41) | €90 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 29 (€8) | €23 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (€4.08) | €2.97 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (€13) | €11 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 251 (€68) | €32 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 13 (€3.45) | €3.84 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€2.99) | €3.53 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (€3.81) | €2.79 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.00 (€1.35) | €1.61 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.28 (€1.43) | €2.28 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 (€10) | €27 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 68 (€18) | €48 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 46 (€12) | €20 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 107 (€29) | €122 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 50 (€14) | €60 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 (€5.02) | €10 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.06 (€1.37) | €2.70 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.00 (€1.35) | €4.00 | - 66% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,086 (€293) | €168 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.33 (€0.36) | €0.19 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 98 (€26) | €32 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (€1.89) | €6.00 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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