Cost of living in Maceió (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
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| Food in Maceió (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Maceió (Brazil) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 20 (€2.92) | €15 | 80% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 27 (€3.92) | €8 | 49% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 7 (€1.01) | €4.80 | 79% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 3.82 (€0.56) | €1.04 | 46% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 5.79 (€0.85) | €3.22 | 73% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 4.07 (€0.60) | €2.46 | 76% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 15 (€2.26) | €7 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 7 (€1.02) | €2.51 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 3.89 (€0.57) | €1.88 | 70% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 4.78 (€0.70) | €1.27 | 44% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 37 (€5.52) | €8 | 31% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 7 (€0.99) | €2.41 | 59% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 2.51 (€0.37) | €1.65 | 78% |
| Housing in Maceió (Brazil) is 75% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Maceió (Brazil) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,312 (€341) | €1,808 | 81% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,569 (€231) | €1,413 | 84% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 356 (€53) | €167 | 68% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,396 (€206) | €1,102 | 81% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 953 (€141) | €770 | 82% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 682 (€101) | €96 | 5% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 73 (€11) | €30 | 65% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,783 (€263) | €545 | 52% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 425 (€63) | €153 | 59% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 17 (€2.53) | €10 | 75% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 11 (€1.65) | €14 | 88% |
| Clothes in Maceió (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Maceió (Brazil) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 146 (€21) | €95 | 77% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 162 (€24) | €46 | 48% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 333 (€49) | €125 | 61% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 237 (€35) | €164 | 79% |
| Transportation in Maceió (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Maceió (Brazil) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 79,442 (€11,723) | €26,204 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.40 (€0.65) | €1.64 | 61% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 177 (€26) | €89 | 70% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 30 (€4.46) | €22 | 80% |
| Personal Care in Maceió (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Maceió (Brazil) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 14 (€2.08) | €5.90 | 65% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 23 (€3.35) | €12 | 73% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 197 (€29) | €36 | 19% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 16 (€2.41) | €4.09 | 41% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 11 (€1.59) | €3.21 | 51% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 16 (€2.36) | €3.69 | 36% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 4.49 (€0.66) | €1.66 | 60% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 2.94 (€0.43) | €2.38 | 82% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 30 (€4.42) | €23 | 81% |
| Entertainment in Maceió (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Maceió (Brazil) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 66 (€10) | €45 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 38 (€5.56) | €24 | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 140 (€21) | €94 | 78% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 118 (€17) | €73 | 76% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 18 (€2.59) | €9 | 72% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 8 (€1.21) | €2.98 | 59% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 7 (€1.08) | €4.40 | 75% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,493 (€515) | €499 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.08 (€0.16) | €0.19 | 15% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 95 (€14) | €44 | 68% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 8 (€1.12) | €7 | 84% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,900 in The Hague you would need to make just about €1,580 (R$ 10,705) in Maceió.