Cost of living in Enschede, Netherlands vs Santo André, Brazil
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Food | + 117% | |||
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Food in Enschede (Netherlands) is 117% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (R$ 79) | R$ 26 | + 203% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 48) | R$ 28 | + 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (R$ 26) | R$ 8 | + 243% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.23 | + 125% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.85 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 118% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.68 (R$ 36) | R$ 15 | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.92 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.65 | + 164% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.75 | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 43) | R$ 40 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 111% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.21 | + 90% | |
Housing | + 192% | |||
Housing in Enschede (Netherlands) is 192% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,099 (R$ 7,038) | R$ 2,196 | + 220% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €771 (R$ 4,941) | R$ 1,615 | + 206% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (R$ 881) | R$ 473 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €693 (R$ 4,439) | R$ 2,053 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €571 (R$ 3,661) | R$ 1,133 | + 223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €240 (R$ 1,539) | R$ 248 | + 520% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (R$ 167) | R$ 85 | + 97% | |
40” flat screen tv | €465 (R$ 2,976) | R$ 1,944 | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €299 (R$ 1,917) | R$ 419 | + 358% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 47) | R$ 23 | + 107% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (R$ 83) | R$ 17 | + 385% | |
Clothes | + 103% | |||
Clothes in Enschede (Netherlands) is 103% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (R$ 524) | R$ 172 | + 205% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (R$ 262) | R$ 169 | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (R$ 585) | R$ 289 | + 102% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (R$ 806) | R$ 234 | + 245% | |
Transportation | + 116% | |||
Transportation in Enschede (Netherlands) is 116% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,057 (R$ 186,147) | R$ 76,119 | + 145% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.01 | + 141% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (R$ 423) | R$ 224 | + 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (R$ 155) | R$ 47 | + 227% | |
Personal Care | + 71% | |||
Personal Care in Enschede (Netherlands) is 71% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.15 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 104% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (R$ 96) | R$ 56 | + 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (R$ 224) | R$ 184 | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.96 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 128% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.97 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.43 | + 268% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (R$ 115) | R$ 27 | + 328% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Enschede (Netherlands) is 54% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (R$ 244) | R$ 121 | + 102% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (R$ 143) | R$ 59 | + 142% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (R$ 513) | R$ 195 | + 162% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (R$ 459) | R$ 168 | + 173% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (R$ 43) | R$ 25 | + 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 111% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 147% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €424 (R$ 2,713) | R$ 3,354 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (R$ 0.64) | R$ 1.25 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (R$ 186) | R$ 107 | + 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (R$ 41) | R$ 10 | + 317% | |
TOTAL | + 117% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Enschede (Netherlands) is 117% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 13,655 (€2,132) in Enschede to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,300 in Santo André.
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