Cost of living in Luxembourg is 163% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
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| Food in Luxembourg is 199% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €17 (R$ 110) | R$ 27 | 314% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €9 (R$ 60) | R$ 28 | 112% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €5.76 (R$ 38) | R$ 8 | 400% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.32 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.23 | 166% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €4.43 (R$ 29) | R$ 9 | 204% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.65 (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | 171% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 15 | 197% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.49 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | 133% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.74 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.65 | 143% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.82 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.75 | 150% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €9 (R$ 60) | R$ 36 | 66% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.32 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | 117% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.63 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.21 | 231% |
| Housing in Luxembourg is 389% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Luxembourg | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €2,259 (R$ 14,711) | R$ 2,196 | 570% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,762 (R$ 11,478) | R$ 1,615 | 611% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €208 (R$ 1,354) | R$ 473 | 186% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,429 (R$ 9,305) | R$ 2,053 | 353% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,148 (R$ 7,477) | R$ 1,133 | 560% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €151 (R$ 985) | R$ 248 | 297% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €45 (R$ 292) | R$ 85 | 245% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €461 (R$ 3,004) | R$ 1,944 | 55% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €162 (R$ 1,055) | R$ 419 | 152% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €8 (R$ 51) | R$ 23 | 125% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €17 (R$ 112) | R$ 17 | 556% |
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 125% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Luxembourg | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €106 (R$ 691) | R$ 172 | 302% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €38 (R$ 244) | R$ 169 | 44% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €96 (R$ 628) | R$ 289 | 117% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €161 (R$ 1,047) | R$ 234 | 348% |
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 47% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Luxembourg | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €20,617 (R$ 134,272) | R$ 76,119 | 76% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.20 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.01 | 95% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €35 (R$ 231) | R$ 224 | 3% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €26 (R$ 170) | R$ 47 | 258% |
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 134% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Luxembourg | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 13 | 252% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €16 (R$ 105) | R$ 55 | 90% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €47 (R$ 307) | R$ 184 | 67% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.98 (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | 92% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €4.03 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | 125% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €4.59 (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | 102% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €2.34 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | 143% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.67 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.43 | 407% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €29 (R$ 189) | R$ 27 | 606% |
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 94% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Luxembourg | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €47 (R$ 303) | R$ 121 | 151% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €20 (R$ 128) | R$ 59 | 117% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €79 (R$ 515) | R$ 195 | 163% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €86 (R$ 559) | R$ 168 | 233% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €15 (R$ 96) | R$ 25 | 290% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.90 (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | 169% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.82 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | 199% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €511 (R$ 3,326) | R$ 3,354 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.15 (R$ 1.00) | R$ 1.25 | 20% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €46 (R$ 297) | R$ 107 | 177% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €6 (R$ 40) | R$ 10 | 309% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 17,080 (€2,623) in Luxembourg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,500 in Santo André.