Cost of living in Caxias do Sul, Brazil vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (€4.41) | €15 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (€4.59) | €8 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.15) | €4.80 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.29 (€0.51) | €1.04 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.69 (€0.87) | €3.22 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.17 (€0.64) | €2.46 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (€2.01) | €7 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.25 (€0.81) | €2.51 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.14 (€0.48) | €1.88 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.63 (€0.71) | €1.27 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (€4.47) | €8 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.72 (€0.88) | €2.41 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.72 (€0.42) | €1.65 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 78% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,274 (€350) | €1,740 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,193 (€183) | €1,413 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 375 (€58) | €167 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 903 (€139) | €1,102 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 655 (€101) | €770 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 208 (€32) | €96 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (€14) | €30 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,678 (€258) | €545 | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (€57) | €153 | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (€3.03) | €10 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (€1.73) | €14 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 224 (€34) | €95 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 244 (€38) | €46 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 (€52) | €125 | - 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 (€34) | €164 | - 79% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,935 (€13,669) | €26,204 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.40 (€0.68) | €1.64 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 (€22) | €89 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (€6) | €22 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (€2.11) | €5.90 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 (€6) | €12 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 194 (€30) | €36 | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (€2.80) | €4.09 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (€1.95) | €3.21 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (€2.01) | €3.69 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.81 (€0.74) | €1.66 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 (€0.50) | €2.38 | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (€5.39) | €23 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (€13) | €45 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (€7) | €24 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 91 (€14) | €94 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 (€20) | €73 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (€2.82) | €9 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (€0.97) | €2.98 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (€1.90) | €4.40 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,248 (€499) | €499 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.14 (€0.33) | €0.19 | + 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (€21) | €44 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (€1.12) | €7 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,700 in The Hague you would need to make just about €1,639 (R$ 10,663) in Caxias do Sul.
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