Cost of living in Nijmegen, Netherlands vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (R$ 92) | R$ 35 | + 163% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 51) | R$ 20 | + 153% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (R$ 30) | R$ 30 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.00 | + 91% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.28 (R$ 22) | R$ 24 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.59 (R$ 37) | R$ 30 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.27 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (R$ 9) | R$ 60 | - 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.99 (R$ 40) | R$ 120 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (R$ 14) | R$ 6.00 | + 132% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.00 | + 101% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 27% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,374 (R$ 9,148) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €901 (R$ 5,999) | R$ 1,450 | + 314% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (R$ 1,250) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €843 (R$ 5,612) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €595 (R$ 3,960) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (R$ 718) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (R$ 206) | R$ 70 | + 194% | |
40” flat screen tv | €450 (R$ 2,995) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €251 (R$ 1,674) | R$ 300 | + 458% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (R$ 59) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (R$ 85) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 202% | |||
Clothes in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 202% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 (R$ 678) | R$ 80 | + 748% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (R$ 262) | R$ 60 | + 337% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (R$ 579) | R$ 500 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (R$ 889) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 162% | |||
Transportation in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 162% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,611 (R$ 150,500) | R$ 15,000 | + 903% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.46 | + 143% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (R$ 546) | R$ 227 | + 140% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.24 (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 50 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (R$ 383) | R$ 300 | + 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.08 (R$ 20) | R$ 20 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (R$ 28) | R$ 27 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 (R$ 21) | R$ 36 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 134) | R$ 60 | + 124% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 51% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (R$ 262) | R$ 200 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (R$ 140) | R$ 80 | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (R$ 468) | R$ 300 | + 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (R$ 488) | R$ 80 | + 510% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 80 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.73 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.00 | + 331% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (R$ 3,075) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (R$ 1.24) | R$ 0.50 | + 148% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (R$ 183) | R$ 300 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (R$ 41) | R$ 5.00 | + 719% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on October 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 51% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 40,655 (€6,108) in Nijmegen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 27,000 in Paulinia.
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