Cost of living in Maceió, Brazil vs The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maceió (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (€3.16) | €15 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (€3.90) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (€1.01) | €4.80 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.73 (€0.58) | €1.04 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (€1.02) | €3.22 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.07 (€0.63) | €2.46 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (€2.33) | €7 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.07) | €2.51 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.89 (€0.61) | €1.88 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.78 (€0.74) | €1.27 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (€5.97) | €8 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.04) | €2.41 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.28 (€0.35) | €1.65 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Maceió (Brazil) is 73% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,315 (€361) | €1,740 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,569 (€244) | €1,413 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 356 (€56) | €167 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,396 (€218) | €1,102 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 953 (€149) | €770 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 682 (€106) | €96 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (€11) | €30 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,783 (€278) | €545 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 425 (€66) | €153 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 17 (€2.67) | €10 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (€1.74) | €14 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Maceió (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 146 (€23) | €95 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 162 (€25) | €46 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 333 (€52) | €125 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 237 (€37) | €164 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Maceió (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 79,442 (€12,377) | €26,204 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.40 (€0.69) | €1.64 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 177 (€28) | €89 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (€4.71) | €22 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Maceió (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (€2.19) | €5.90 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 23 (€3.54) | €12 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 197 (€31) | €36 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (€2.55) | €4.09 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€1.67) | €3.21 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (€2.50) | €3.69 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.49 (€0.70) | €1.66 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.94 (€0.46) | €2.38 | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 (€4.66) | €23 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Maceió (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 66 (€10) | €45 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 38 (€5.87) | €24 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 140 (€22) | €94 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 118 (€18) | €73 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (€2.74) | €9 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (€1.27) | €2.98 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (€1.14) | €4.40 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,493 (€544) | €499 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.08 (€0.17) | €0.19 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 95 (€15) | €44 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (€1.18) | €7 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 343 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Maceió (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,800 in The Hague you would need to make just about €1,637 (R$ 10,509) in Maceió.
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